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Example Sentences

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Nearby, I found a 99-cent bag of slightly bruised white onions in the produce markdown section.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

The markdown in GDP stemmed from an even bigger decline in government outlays than previously reported.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

Maas said he anticipated “gangbuster” third-quarter sales with the impending demise federal tax credit, which allowed for a markdown of over 10% on most EV models.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

Jack in the Box stock fell 9% after announcing the sale of Del Taco to a franchisee for $115 million, a significant markdown from its 2022 purchase price of $585 million.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

When deciding what to bring in early, Academy looked for items with low markdown liability, or items that don’t go out of season, Ford said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025