Sentence examples similar to Modest sell from inspiring English sources

What had started 24 hours earlier, with a modest sell-off in stock markets in Asia, had turned into Wall Street's blackest day since the 1987 crash.

As sushi developed in its more familiar form in the 19th century, it remained modest, sold as a street snack.

Now come the reinforcements: a vow to recapitalise the banking system; modest selling of foreign reserves; and some fancy footwork on the accounting front to allow lenders to hide a few losses.

"The key question is what happens on Monday, and whether the markets will experience a modest sell-off once the impact of the OPEC decision is behind us".

"Suffolk County had a modest goal: sell it for $10.

And while Mr. Hollande has offered guests a knowledgeably chosen selection of more modest wines, selling some of the older stock is a bit like selling grandmother's silver.

Wander away from the cobblestone main street of Rua das Pedras -- lined by restaurants and boutiques selling beachwear, sunglasses, jewelry, sandals and artwork -- and the shops give way to more modest storefronts selling the necessities local residents can afford.

The modest punt sold well.

Extremely modest items sold brilliantly for what they were.

A modest staff sells lottery tickets and copier services.

Ticket sales have been modest: 26,000 sold for a five-day match is a disappointment.