on the market

phrase

: available for purchase
also : up for sale
put their house on the market

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In Omaha, the average time spent on the market right now is 36 days. — Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026 That means, at minimum, heavy cream contains double the fat content of the fattiest half-and-half on the market. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 Mortgage rates remain well above the rates enjoyed by most current homeowners, who may be reluctant to put their homes on the market and risk a much higher rate on their next mortgage. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 July 2026 Best Pants Deals Spanx undeniably has some of the most flattering, high-quality pants on the market. — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the market

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“On the market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20market. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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