sold
out
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being completely purchased in advance, with no remaining availability
- The concert was sold-out weeks before the event.
- They were disappointed to find that the latest gadget was sold-out online.
- The popular book quickly became sold-out after its release.
- She managed to get the last ticket for the sold-out play.
- The festival's early-bird tickets were sold-out within minutes of going on sale.
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having taken bribes or being compromised due to accepting illicit payments
- The official was accused of being sold-out after accepting money to influence his decisions.
- She felt betrayed knowing her trusted advisor had sold-out to the highest bidder.
- The politician’s career ended abruptly when it was revealed that he had sold-out for personal gain.
- Their community was disheartened to learn that their leader had sold-out and prioritized money over integrity.
- He couldn't believe his colleague had sold-out, compromising the entire project for a bribe.