sell out
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Once those tickets sell out — which they nearly always do for NBA playoff games — fans can list tickets on other exchanges where the ZIP Code rule no longer applies, typically for higher prices.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
Follow-up songs like Ghost and Pillow became actual Instagram captions, and Wolf gained enough support to sell out her first tour in February 2022.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Everyone underestimates Ashley’s intelligence and Austin’s willingness to sell out justice to ensure they’ll get ahead.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
Some items go viral and sell out, like the pink “Azalea” embroidered logo hat released in 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
“He would think it was like quitting. He’d feel it was a cowardice. No, he will never sell out, and if he did I don’t think he would live a week.”
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
