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secondhand

[sek-uhnd-hand] / ˈsɛk əndˈhænd /


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Secondhand hauls can still be bad for the planet, says Peleg Mizrachi: “Once we’re buying a lot in a high volume, there’s an environmental price to that.”

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2026

Secondhand assets have gained popularity this year stemming from a lack of fund distributions back to their investors after years of stalled exits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

Secondhand smoke exposure can cause a variety of ailments, including heart disease, stroke and lung cancer, federal health officials say.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2024

Secondhand clothes do carry the essence of whoever wore them before you in a way.

From Salon • May 16, 2024

Secondhand cars left us hitchhiking on the side of the freeway.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah




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