on sale

phrase

1
: for sale
2
: available for purchase at a reduced price

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The world premiere will take place on Valentine’s Day as part of the 77th Berlin Film Festival, with tickets on sale now through Eventim; click here for details. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2026 The strappy heeled sandals, which retail for $140 and are currently on sale for $120, feature an open almond toe and are crafted from a smooth black leather. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 So just as the new Japanese labels on the existing vintage garments on sale here added a new chapter to the histories of the pieces, this event itself felt destined to become part of the provenance of the community that gathered here. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026 Tickets are on sale now from £20, with 50,000 tickets available at £50 or under. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on sale

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Onsager
on sale
on sale or return
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“On sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20sale. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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