in the market

phrase

: in the position of being a potential buyer
in the market for a house

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House hunters are soon likely to see less competition in the market due to a sharp drop in immigration that began last year. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 Trump is in the market for a White House press secretary after the departure of Karoline Leavitt. — Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Unemployment is low, the stock market is near record highs, home prices are rising, and consumer spending is up – particularly from wealthy Americans with mortgages and money in the market. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 Over the past month, healthcare has been the second-best sector in the market behind energy. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the market

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in the market was in 1877

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“In the market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20market. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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