discretionary
Example Sentences
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Uhlaender’s last hope for a discretionary berth is an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
From Los Angeles Times
“This kind of confidence slump tends to slow discretionary spending rather than trigger a full economic downturn.”
From Barron's
Many companies selling discretionary items stand a good chance of seeing a weaker end to the fourth quarter, Sigman predicted.
From Barron's
UBS says competition for excess capital includes dividends, share buybacks, and discretionary investments.
Lower-income households typically spend their refunds at an outsize rate, particularly for discretionary purchases such as travel and leisure, according to Bank of America’s 2025 data.
From MarketWatch
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