flipping

Example Sentences

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“If someone is thinking about flipping SpaceX shares and eating the penalty, that is probably something they should keep in mind.”

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

In private equity, a roll-up has historically meant buying companies, consolidating them to achieve an economy of scale and then flipping the larger entity for profit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

This unease has given Democrats hope of flipping the governorship, where Lahn will now face off in November against Democratic State Auditor Rob Sand.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The mechanics of normalization in the oil market are complex, since resuming global oil flows is less like flipping a switch than rebuilding an ecosystem completely disrupted by the war.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

She set her dress down and retrieved the book from the shelf, flipping pages until she found a map.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack