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The book was retailing for 28 pounds, or about $35, but many retailers like Waterstones and Amazon are offering it for half price.

From New York Times • Jan. 10, 2023

On the Black Horse Pike between Philadelphia and Atlantic City, a Shell station owner was retailing premium for 86.7� per gal.

From Time Magazine Archive

“For he is, after all, nearly a stranger,” he mused as his son-in-law elect tried hard to secure Myra’s interest in a society anecdote he was retailing, to which she listened and that was all.

From Witness to the Deed by Fenn, George Manville

Meanwhile the cookee was retailing to Swickey the recent happenings at Camp Fifteen-Two, including a vivid account of the “scrap,” in which his share, he emphasized, was not the least.

From Lost Farm Camp by Knibbs, Harry Herbert

On 29th January, Chapuys, ignorant of Anne's miscarriage, was retailing to his master a court rumour that Henry intended to marry again.

From Henry VIII. by Pollard, A. F. (Albert Frederick)