Definition of be in the market for in US English: be in the market for
phrase Wish to buy.
Example sentences
‘The refinery is not up for sale, and certainly we have no understanding that anyone else in the oil business is in the market for another refinery.’ ‘Everybody knows at least one person that they can think of that may be in the market for what you sell (and most will know a lot more).’ ‘But I guess if I was in the market for a good urn, it would be helpful to have an ad for it magically appearing at the top of my page.’ ‘If I were in the market for a new commuter bike, I'd be well up for one of these.’ ‘So many computer magazines are more like bridal zines, to be purchased only when one is in the market for something new.’ ‘This is interesting news as I happen to be in the market for just such a property’ ‘Many US-owned maquilas claim to be in the market for locally produced materials and components, backward linkages.’ ‘If we announced that we were in the market for fresh ivory, of course that would encourage the poaching of elephants.’ ‘Besides, I seriously doubted she was in the market for an out-of-work writer who falls asleep driving.’ ‘If you'll recall, my bride was in the market for a new car.’ Synonyms
wishing to buy , in need of, seeking, wanting, lacking, wishing for, desiring
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