secondhand
Example Sentences
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And they buy their baby stuff secondhand, as these goods depreciate faster than clothing, cars and electronics, they note.
From MarketWatch
New York City resident Kate Caldwell says she picks the slower, cheaper option for nearly everything she buys online, including roasted pistachios, Japanese tea and secondhand books.
"Everyone is feeling the pinch financially, so everyone is looking for cheaper stuff," said Liu, a 42-year-old secondhand book buyer visiting the Shanghai store.
From Barron's
There are reasons to choose a new “e” iPhone over a similarly priced secondhand device.
Yet, most accounts are secondhand, and more problematically, written by either confirmed believers or confirmed skeptics.
From Literature
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