selling out
Example Sentences
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The old argument about selling out now sits inside a very different touring economy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Infantino and Fifa's recent proposal to sell stakes in its competitions - including the World Cup - to private investors has drawn widespread criticism, with football's global governing body accused of selling out the sport.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
The Bananas have become a national phenomenon, selling out stadiums around the country with their wacky antics, fast-paced games and boundary-pushing rules explicitly designed to challenge the sport’s stodgy reputation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
The exhibition, which will run until July 2027, has generated record-breaking enthusiasm, with the museum selling out 100,000 tickets for the first four months of the show.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
Oliver could not have believed that I was selling out, but he might have thought I was making an error in judgment.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
