discretionary

Example Sentences

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Whirlpool last week noted heavy pressure on discretionary appliance sales but said that purchases made under “duress” — when equipment broke down — remained relatively steady.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

“Reducing discretionary spending on gold imports and foreign travel could help the country conserve them,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

But Pete Brown, Park’s communications director, told me Friday afternoon that the office is exploring ways to pay for fixes that don’t take 10 years, including the use of discretionary funds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Their path will likely have a major influence on the broader consumer discretionary group, so it’s worth taking a closer look at the technical setups developing for both Amazon and Tesla.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Spoade was the world’s champion sitter-around, no holds barred and gouging discretionary.

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner