for a song
Example Sentences
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Other times he might want to sell his to you for a song.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
“O’Neill may have a fight on her hands to ensure BP’s not sold for a song, and to keep a seat at the table if it were to join forces with a competitor,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025
From “Dear Evan Hansen,” the show that shot him to stardom, he opted for a song that his title character didn’t get to sing, “Requiem.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025
They asked for a song by “a beach lounge act,” and they wanted it to be in Spanish.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025
"If you have the silver for a song, I'll gladly show you."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
