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selling

[sel-ing] / ˈsɛl ɪŋ /


NOUN
the occupation of selling
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In the fall of 2022, he was selling around 1,500 tickets a night, according to Billboard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

She expanded the venture, opening a physical shop in the neighborhood in 2018, selling her clothes along with products made by other artists.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

This candle suggests selling pressure is abating and often signals the beginning of a positive trend change.

From Barron's • 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

In the room, Nathan noticed a pamphlet selling antidepressant medication.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young