sell short

They could never bet on failure or meaningless market movement, the way Wall hedgies do when they sell short.

The term bear is applied to those who sell short stock, with the purpose of depreciating values.

If stocks start down as I say they will, sell short, cover at noon, and then buy for the rise.

But if there were not people born who sell short, they would almost have to be invented.

While in this dotty State and quite irresponsible, he directed the Manager to close out the whole Smear and sell short.

It is verboten to sell short weights, and for this the punishment is severe.