discretionary
Example Sentences
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The cereal shift is part of a broader effort by Target to sharpen its merchandise assortment and rebuild momentum after several uneven years marked by weaker discretionary spending and operational challenges in stores.
Mortgage prepayments surged in recent years as households prioritized deleveraging over discretionary consumption.
From MarketWatch
They cut discretionary spending by about $1,000 a month by pausing their Equinox membership, setting a spending limit for dining out and taking fewer vacations.
From MarketWatch
As tariffs push up prices for American consumers and slow discretionary spending, the effects are now rippling back to Asia.
From BBC
Looking ahead, residential new construction and discretionary remodeling is expected to remain challenged as the year begins, including continued cautious purchasing behavior.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
