open market

Example Sentences

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The cost of crude oil is known as the spot price — the price quoted by traders on the open market.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Retiring at 55 is a worthy goal, but the cost of healthcare on the open market will be a major monthly shock to your system.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

In March, there were eight such events, including the open market at the Glendora station, a night market in Pomona and a violinist who performed for two hours at the 7th and Metro station.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Anthropic feared that releasing this new model on the open market could result in severe consequences for economies, nation-state security and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

At a stall in an open market, Dicey bought little sandwiches made of flat sausages in biscuits.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt