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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a sell off" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in financial contexts to describe a situation where a large number of investors sell their assets, often leading to a decrease in prices.
Example: "The recent news about the company's poor earnings report triggered a sell off in its stock, causing prices to plummet."
Alternatives: "a market downturn" or "a stock sell-off".
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A fall in the German Dax led to a sell-off across European markets, despite the ban on short-selling.
Is it commercial, a sell-off perhaps?
"That could lead to a sell-off".
A sell-off in commodity markets.
The announcement triggered a sell-off of Seahawk shares.
Markets in Europe recovered from a sell-off on Wednesday.
have propelled a sell-off in energy stocks.
Analysts are not predicting a sell-off like 2000 now.
The decline was spurred by a sell-off in Microsoft.
The results prompted a sell-off in the shares of other banks as well.
As soon as the price was unveiled, a sell-off in the firm's stock accelerated.
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