sold on

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Umansky isn’t sold on California’s proposed billionaire tax—warning that the initiative is shortsighted, and could end up doing more harm than good.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Hayek Jr. claimed the situation at its stores has calmed down following Monday's launch and said he did not criticise resellers, who have sold on the pocket watch for vast amounts.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Not everyone on Wall Street is sold on Palantir heading into next week’s report, however.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The childhood best friends - who are the youngest contestants on this series - had grown up together so Jo was sold on the idea straightaway.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

“Hold on, Mama. I’m still not one hundred percent sold on the ceremony,” Uncle Jet said.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young