change hands

Example Sentences

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Some of that drop was being clawed back in midday trading Wednesday, with the shares rising 6.9%, against a 1.1% decline for the S&P 500, to change hands at $157.90 each.

From Barron's

It was an occasion for millions of shares of each company to change hands between investors who thought they were worth owning and those who no longer did.

From The Wall Street Journal

A high-quality finale saw 25 maximums thrown as the lead changed hands multiple times before Littler eventually nailed his favourite double 10 to seal the £100,000 first prize.

From BBC

In addition to a steady stream of sellers, the machine also drew the attention of bystanders who gawked at the large sums of money changing hands at the unassuming corner of the mall.

From Barron's

So unlike other teams that sometimes require total overhauls when they change hands, the Seahawks could be sold as immediate contenders.

From The Wall Street Journal