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selling

[sel-ing] / ˈsɛl ɪŋ /


NOUN
the occupation of selling
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Maintaining a cash reserve to avoid selling investments during a market downturn is a sensible approach.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Begum and other women in the village earned only pennies selling their wares after borrowing to buy supplies from a local vendor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It might have started in 2021 when Musk was selling stock to pay taxes on stock options.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

But when it comes to her core product, selling candy has a number of benefits, such as it having a long shelf life, and being able to sit at room temperature.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The lady flashes a smile like she’s selling knockoff goods and knows it.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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