pre-owned

Example Sentences

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He said that more eBay customers are embracing pre-owned and refurbished offerings.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

The trend has driven renewed interest in electric vehicles, and those looking to save money on gas are also trying to save money on their cars by buying pre-owned vehicles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“Auto retailers are noting tendencies for more traditional new car buyers to shift to the used car market and for typical buyers of pre-owned cars to increasingly seek older vehicles,” the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

The firm already offers, in some of its stores, a service where it sells pre-owned items.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2024

Deborah Mayer, who has sold new and pre-owned handbags and other designer goods out of her New Jersey home for 16 years, understands that all too well.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 25, 2024