buy off

Example Sentences

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There will not be any dynamic pricing in this sale, but prices are likely to be considerably higher if fans try to buy off Fifa's resale site following this phase.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

Pecker testified—as Cohen will—that Pecker, Trump, and Cohen agreed in late 2015 to buy off and kill salacious stories that could damage Trump’s campaign.

From Slate • May 8, 2024

But these groups also target non-English speakers, presuming that they'd rather buy off the caller who claims to be with the cops instead of attracting undesired attention.

From Salon • Aug. 27, 2023

It also helps curb corruption, he said, because it’s harder to buy off many judges.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2023

“Have I taught you nothing in all these years? You have to be careful when you buy off a clearance rack.”

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina