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selling

[sel-ing] / ˈsɛl ɪŋ /


NOUN
the occupation of selling
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Over the past 12 months, Trading Standards officers across the UK have consistently shared their frustrations with us about how difficult it is to permanently close shops selling illegal goods.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

For now, the company is focusing on exporting the jeans to other countries and also selling them within China.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Energy business revenue, which comes from selling industrial and residential battery storage, was previously a bright spot for the company, but it fell 12% in the first quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

It seems like an interesting way to see what businesses actually believe about the people they’re selling things to, yes?

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

“You mean besides selling everything we own, becoming a nomad, and charging desperate people a ton of cash to help them?”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith