selling

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In the popular imagination geishas are often confused with courtesans but their work as trained masters of refined old artforms does not involve selling sex.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

But for lawmakers who are unconvinced, one possible selling point is that the need for this program may be temporary.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The Ministry of Finance is scheduled to hold two auctions during the week, selling about 600 billion yen of 30-year JGBs on Tuesday and around 2.5 trillion yen of five-year sovereign notes on Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Formed in Dublin in 1976, U2 emerged as one of the world's top rock bands, selling more than 175m albums.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

I was remembering what Jeb said about Pa selling the farm some day.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney