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discount

[dis-kount, dis-kount, dis-kount] / ˈdɪs kaʊnt, dɪsˈkaʊnt, ˈdɪs kaʊnt /






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Despite outperforming peers, the shares still trade at a discount.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

Hollywood actress Elisha Cuthbert has officially sold her lavish Los Angeles home for $1.93 million, days after the property was put back on the market with a significant discount.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

There is one exception to the vehicle eligibility rule: EVs sold from a company with headquarters in California can claim the discount regardless of the vehicle price.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

Families could save money on days out, meals and entertainment this summer under a government discount scheme, but attractions in the West have questioned its impact.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

The railroads had made it known early and forcefully that they had no plans to discount their Chicago fares for the exposition.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

Will summer discounts make family days out cheaper?

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Francisco Alvarez-Demalde, managing partner of private-equity firm Riverwood Capital, said he isn’t seeing fire sales, or funds selling companies at deep discounts.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Dubai will offer more than $800 worth of discounts and deals to residents who bring friends and family to visit, the emirate's media office said, as months of war have battered its tourism sector.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

“We use top quality ingredients. No discounts or subgrade meats. Fresh veggies. All the side dishes are prepared by our staff,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

“But I think they have special discounts for families who can’t afford full admission. All that kind of info is on their website.”

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson

One big issue for some fashion retailers is having big piles of leftover stock that has to be discounted heavily so they can shift it.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

This is discounted back to determine whether the stock is currently trading at an attractive price, he said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

“On balance, we continue to forecast three 25bp rate hikes over the coming months, somewhat faster and further policy tightening than is currently discounted in the money market,” Goltermann said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

The community larder offers a membership scheme whereby the surplus produce can be bought at discounted rates, and Steele said the volunteers had been trying to "save as much food from the bin as possible".

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

If that game was discounted, he claimed, then he would be the winner.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

In Premier League terms, even when discounting the gulf in experience, Pickford boasts an undeniable edge.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Nike’s digital business has faltered, and it has tried to refashion that segment into a destination for higher-priced fare, rather than discounting.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

H&M has been pressuring its buying system to ensure it doesn’t hold too much stock and thereby avoid discounting.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

The average for 2025's 24 grands prix, discounting sprints, was 66.9.

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

Nicole took the first lead, and it went smoothly for the first ten minutes, discounting the wind, the stinging rain, and Chase’s throbbing front tooth, which the pain pills had done nothing to help.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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