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Yes, sell is playable

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"Sell" Definition

noun

Slang A deception; a hoax.
Something that sells or gains acceptance in a particular way: Their program to raise taxes will be a difficult sell.
The activity or method of selling.
A deliberate deception .
The act or an instance of .

phrasal-verb

Sell off To get rid of by selling, often at reduced prices.

verb-intransitive

To attract prospective buyers; be popular on the market: an item that sells well.
To be approved of; gain acceptance.
To be sold or be on sale: Grapes are selling high this season.
To exchange ownership for money or its equivalent; engage in selling.

verb-transitive

To be purchased in (a certain quantity); achieve sales of: a book that sold a million copies.
To bring about or encourage sales of; promote: Good publicity sold the product.
To cause to be accepted; advocate successfully: We sold the proposal to the school committee.
To exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent.
To persuade (another) to recognize the worth or desirability of something: They sold me on the idea.

verb

To deliver or give up in violation of duty, trust, or loyalty and especially for personal gain .
To give up (property) to another for something of value (as money).
To offer for sale.
To give up in return for something else especially foolishly or dishonorably .
To exact a price for .

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