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preorder

[pree-awr-der] / ˈpriˌɔr dər /


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Marvel is currently offering a special $59.99 “founder member” price for the first year of an annual Ultimate-tier memberships for those that preorder the service.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

If you are an Apple fan who’s ready to take a leap into the unknown, you might not even wait for iPhone Duo reviews before placing a preorder.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

On Wednesday, “GTA” developer Rockstar Games shared that the “physical” release of the game available for preorder will not include a traditional disc.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026

Take-Two Interactive stock surged 4.6% following the announcement of Grand Theft Auto VI’s preorder and release dates.

From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026

“Actually, we’re here to find a present for Dill’s mom for her birthday, but while I’m here, could I place a preorder for Deathstorm.”

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

Meanwhile, Slate Auto, the new electric-vehicle startup backed by Jeff Bezos, is taking preorders for trucks with roll-up windows that start at $25,000.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

Still, people seem to be rushing to scoop these preorders up, despite the insistence by some that preorders should be avoided given the disastrous launches of games like “Cyberpunk 2077” and “No Man’s Sky.”

From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026

The company received 10,000 preorders, and its first shipment is expected later this year.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026

Take-Two Interactive Software stock surged on Thursday on excitement that preorders for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI could begin soon.

From Barron's ● May 14, 2026

The Neo is available March 11, with preorders starting Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026


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