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incentive

[in-sen-tiv] / ɪnˈsɛn tɪv /


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In a recent survey conducted by data firm ProdPro, studio executives “overwhelmingly” said a U.S. federal incentive program that could be added on top of state tax credits would “materially increase domestic production activity.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

During that period, it accrued $60.7 million in incentive fees, despite recording just $1.4 million in net realized gains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

One satellite imaging expert told BBC Verify that companies like Planet that have military contracts can sometimes implement "voluntary compliance" requests that are actually "driven by commercial incentive structures".

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Some extra incentive to file your taxes: That refund money could take the sting out of your next trip to the gas station.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Yet there should remain an incentive for parents to cultivate their children.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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