resell

British

/ riːˈsɛl /

verb

to sell (something) one has previously bought; sell on

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Other Word Forms

reseller noun

Example Sentences

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“Technically, any buyer could redirect or resell their contracted volumes into other markets if the price is right. Portfolio players are certainly doing that,” said J.P.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

The latest steps are aimed at making it harder for people to profit by using automated programmes - known as bots - to quickly book available slots and resell them for profit.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Earlier versions of the program guaranteed customers the retail rate, which is how much utilities charge other customers when they resell the energy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Chloe and Coach currently have initiatives that let shoppers quickly list their goods if they decide to resell them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

There were wedding rings, baby bracelets, radios, televisions, necklaces, engraved watches, old- fashioned spoons and knives, scarves, pins, coins, and other junk that was left behind for Doiia Ramonita to resell.

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez

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