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second-hand

[sek-uhnd hand, sek-uhnd hand] / ˈsɛk ənd ˌhænd, ˈsɛk ənd ˈhænd /




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There was grumbling on social media that the lack of a physical disc would eliminate any second-hand market for the title.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

Of the 9.8 million cars sold in the UK last year the vast majority, some 7.8 million were second-hand and they are not included in the ZEV mandate.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

Under AUKUS, Australia's most expensive defence project, Canberra will buy three second-hand US submarines from 2032.

From Barron's Jun. 12, 2026

While supported by a number of his remarkable drawings, the sculptural Michelangelo we see mostly second-hand, through copies, casts, and independent works made by several of his many followers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

Her father was a dealer in second-hand cars and it seemed he did pretty well at it.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl




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