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Example Sentences

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They are sitting on a pile of cash the size of a small country and waiting for a markdown.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Nearby, I found a 99-cent bag of slightly bruised white onions in the produce markdown section.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Maas said he anticipated “gangbuster” third-quarter sales with the impending demise federal tax credit, which allowed for a markdown of over 10% on most EV models.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

Jack in the Box stock fell 9% after announcing the sale of Del Taco to a franchisee for $115 million, a significant markdown from its 2022 purchase price of $585 million.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

When deciding what to bring in early, Academy looked for items with low markdown liability, or items that don’t go out of season, Ford said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025