sell up
Britishverb
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(tr) to sell all (the possessions or assets) of (a bankrupt debtor) in order to discharge his debts as far as possible
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(intr) to sell a business
Example Sentences
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All other American amphitheaters owned by Live Nation have to be allowed to sell up to half of a given event’s tickets through a different provider, if they so wish, without fear of retaliation.
From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026
If other states and agencies sign on, Denham said the Water Authority is prepared to sell up to 10,000 acre-feet of water starting next year.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
He has a holiday property near Keswick in Cumbria and thinks the doubling of council tax on second homes is already causing some to sell up.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
In a filing late Tuesday with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Kraft Heinz said Berkshire — the company founded by Warren Buffett — could sell up to 325,442,152 of its shares.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026
He promises to provide well for us both, and he wants us to sell up Mortimer Street, and come as quick as possible.
From Emily Fox-Seton Being "The Making of a Marchioness" and "The Methods of Lady Walderhurst" by Williams, C. D. (Charles D.)
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