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incentive

[in-sen-tiv] / ɪnˈsɛn tɪv /


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In eras of high inflation, cash loses its value, so consumers who can afford it tend have an incentive to spend rather than save.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The incentive structure has changed in Maine, and with it, the way that candidates campaign.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Many SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI employees have a mix of equity compensation, including nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted stock units and employee stock-purchase plan shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s because almost all of the major investment banks, led by Goldman Sachs, are underwriters of this massive stock issue, so they have an incentive to get the shares out the door promptly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The last thing he needs is an incentive.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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