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sellout

[sel-out] / ˈsɛlˌaʊt /


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The company also markets “hydrating hot chocolate,” which it said was an instant sellout and represents an effort to “de-seasonalize” the broader hydration business, which has historically been geared toward hot weather and athletic activity.

From MarketWatch Jul. 11, 2026

The unrest happened around Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, where the Knicks basketball game was played to a sellout crowd that included US megastar Taylor Swift.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

While not a "fair comparison" due to the compressed schedule compared to the World Cup, Swift coming to town was "a city-wide sellout type of event", Jenkins said.

From BBC May 15, 2026

A chorus of boos from the sellout crowd at Honda Center chased the Ducks to the locker room after the second period.

From Los Angeles Times May 9, 2026

I wanted to laugh, for suddenly I realized that I didn't know whether I had been part of a sellout or not.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

Concertgoers have long complained about the online ticket buying process, which can be plagued by long wait times and fast sellouts for popular shows.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

The hosts get generational wealth and perhaps retain enough editorial freedom to look in the mirror and tell themselves they aren’t sellouts.

From Slate Apr. 7, 2026

Tickets for India-Pakistan games still fly off the shelves - the ICC reported sellouts within minutes.

From BBC Feb. 24, 2025

Interest in the league is spiking as several teams have announced season ticket sellouts or have moved certain games to larger venues to accommodate ticket demand.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2024

“Then what? We just like all the other sellouts who leave and turn their backs on the neighborhood. We can change stuff around here, but instead we run? That’s what you wanna teach our kids?”

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas




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