trade in
Example Sentences
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Citi economists think government trade-in subsidies and travel during the Lunar New Year holiday could lend support to retail spending, while weak auto and phone sales could weigh.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Starboard recommends CarMax improve its digital trade-in, optimize reconditioning, and expand its auto financing arm.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
They said they are better equipped than the factory to service vehicles and give customers the best value for their trade-in cars.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026
More likely are gradual and targeted policies, such as raising incomes for low-income households or shifting the recent trade-in and subsidy programs for durables like household appliances and cars into services.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
“So you’ll be doing a trade-in then?” the salesman asked.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
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