marked up

Example Sentences

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They were considering staying at a hotel, even though prices have been marked up for the Memorial Day Weekend.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

It also spawned a gray market of Santas, reindeer and 7-foot candy canes—some marked up more than seven times the original price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

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

My homework papers came back all marked up by Mrs. Willibey in red pencil, with notes like “See me” and “Try again.”

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor