marked up

Example Sentences

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While many private-equity firms have seen their investments trade down amid a volatile market, Myers said Truelink’s assets have been marked up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

According to analysis by the Competition and Markets Authority, tickets currently sold on the resale market are typically marked up by more than 50%.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

The pads hanging on the wall or already strapped onto customers are marked up with gestational ages: 2 months, 6 months, or twins.

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2025

His legal team said Bouvier pocketed the sum by buying famous artworks from Sotheby’s before selling them to Rybolovlev at marked up prices.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2024

We marked up the earth and said, ‘Stay there!’

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright