second-hand

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Environmentalists point out that a large share of second-hand clothing sent to developing countries is of such low quality that it ends up going straight to landfill.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The analyst points to the South Korean shipping company’s recent purchase of 10 second-hand very large crude carriers from SK Shipping.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"Everyone is repairing what they have or buying second-hand instead," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Kohli tells BBC Newsbeat he still recalls the "burning smell" of the shrink wrap machine each store used to package up second-hand consoles for sale.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Perhaps he had had a bad day at the garage and had not sold enough crummy second-hand cars.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl