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yard sales

  • plural
    of yard sale.
    yard sale
    noun

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Subplots in the show’s first few episodes center on mundane scenarios, like career day at the local school and football games during yard sales.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 5, 2025

Vincent‘s purchase came after years of perusing yard sales and thrift stores with her mother. She loves PBS’ “Antiques Roadshow” and has daydreamed many times of this kind of lottery ticket-level transaction.

From Washington Times Dec. 21, 2023

They searched yard sales and bought one for cheap.

From Slate Jul. 29, 2023

As more people go cashless, apps like Venmo, Cash App and Apple Cash have gained popularity as an easy way to split a dinner tab, buy stuff at yard sales or pay bills.

From New York Times Jun. 9, 2023

In the dining room, he built an elaborate cabinet system to hold his stereo equipment, much of it scavenged at yard sales.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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