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were selling

  • past progressive of sell.

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However, there was little change in the pace at which two and three-bedroom homes were selling.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

He also intended us to question whether we were selling each other out, just to join the “human power elite” for a tiny piece of pie.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

Iraq game in New Jersey, fries and beers were selling for an even steeper $20 each, fans told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch Jun. 24, 2026

It determined that companies were selling pricing and consumer-data tools to help retailers across various industries set individualized prices—a strong indication to some researchers that retailers were headed in that direction.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 3, 2026

“Any special occasions coming up?” she whispers, as if she were selling hot watches from a raincoat.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García