in the market

phrase

: in the position of being a potential buyer
in the market for a house

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Yakov Matzlawi, 51, who manages a men’s undergarment stall in the market in Ramla, a city near Tel Aviv, is an activist for Likud, Benjamin Netanyahu’s party. — New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026 The two main players in the market—Disney Star and Reliance Industries’ Viacom18—have since merged into one unified platform, eliminating the possibility of the two engaging in a bidding war. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Citadel’s data tell us that the late-March and late-July bottoms in the market occurred when retail traders panicked out and were net sellers for a week or two. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 The six gems have not been treated or enhanced, a rarity in the market, per Julian’s, and each has been certified and authenticated by the American Gemological Laboratories. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the market

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in the market was in 1877

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“In the market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20market. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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