discretionary

Example Sentences

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In an uncertain economy muddied by tariffs and an immigration crackdown, consumers are cutting back on discretionary spending and increasingly seeking the best value on essentials such as lunch and dinner.

From Los Angeles Times

He pointed to a sales uptick in December in categories like gasoline and building materials, but a drop in discretionary products such as electronics and clothing.

From BBC

A financial adviser suggests a way to balance responsibility and discretionary spending.

From The Wall Street Journal

The majority of sectors in the index—energy, utilities, healthcare, communication services, industrials, materials, and consumer discretionary—are gaining.

From Barron's

Rising costs for necessities — including housing, transportation, insurance, utilities, childcare and education — are a major hurdle to building wealth, especially for lower-income households with little discretionary income.

From MarketWatch