garage sale

Example Sentences

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Chin began skating at age 8 after her mother, Marjorie, bought her a pair of skates at a garage sale.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

Having a garage sale isn’t going to stave off economic doom.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2025

There are so many Eagle Rock shirts, shorts, chairs and yearbooks that the family could hold a garage sale of Eagle Rock memorabilia.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2024

A yard or garage sale can be a do-it-yourself alternative.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2023

I picture officers in navy jackets throwing my makeup collection into a trash bag or selling my clothes at a garage sale.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller