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






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Bigger airlines, meanwhile, used their basic-economy fares to compete with the discount players and attract more budget-conscious fliers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

As Indian refiners looked elsewhere, Russian crude traded at a steep discount to Brent, shrinking the taxes that Moscow collects from the energy sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

When a publicly traded private-credit fund trades for a big discount to its net asset value, it’s a signal that the market doesn’t trust the fund’s balance sheet.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

An older, European version of the new Ackman CEF has recently changed hands at a discount of around 30%.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

“I will not discount anything that has endured in our traditions for so long,” said Kaisa, with a small grin.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo




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