open market

noun

: an economic market in which prices are based on competition among private businesses and not controlled by a government : free market
How much is it worth on the open market?

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The sprawling property that abuts the famed Joshua Tree National Park is now listed for sale on the open market for the very first time, asking a speck under $3 million. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025 But as has been the case with arguably the top remaining free agent on the open market throughout the winter, this situation still feels wildly fluid. Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 Alaric Jackson is likely to command a sizable offer on the open market, given his own play in 2024 and the number of premium free agent options at the position. Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 28 Jan. 2025 Infielder Ha-Seong Kim remains on the open market In Kim’s case, the player’s country of origin, South Korea, could increase the Padres’ incentive to retain the player. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for open market 

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open market

noun
: a freely competitive market in which any buyer or seller may trade and in which prices are determined by competition
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