in the market

phrase

: in the position of being a potential buyer

in the market for a house

Examples of in the market in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Although insider trading generally can have a correlation with future returns in the market broadly, Seyhun says banks are among the weakest areas for that kind of prediction. — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

For buyers who aren’t quite in the market for a whole island, Corn also has an allocation of four beachfront residences at the development. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026

After six years of development in the market, North America remains an important part of Zankov’s business, with the brand continuing to expand alongside a growing network of specialist retailers. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

There is a lot of money in the market, but some of it appears to be receding and the number of commissions is coming down. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in the market

• aftermarket
• patriarchate
• supermarket
• nonmarket
• premarket
• upmarket