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incentive

[in-sen-tiv] / ɪnˈsɛn tɪv /


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“Facebook does not benefit from hate, and we have no incentive other than to remove it when we find it,” the company said in 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

The 5% one-off level is high enough that some people have an incentive to move to avoid it.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

"Ultimately, the defendant has little incentive to remain in the United States to see this case through," the prosecutors argued.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

His company’s vehicles were the most heavily subsidized in California’s $1-billion clean truck incentive program on average.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

Whatever the incentive, whatever the situation, dishonest people will try to gain an advantage by whatever means necessary.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

"By aligning financial incentives with actual performance, we are ensuring our warfighters are equipped with the lethal capabilities they need to fight and win," Duffy said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

That might include tougher regulations or new incentives targeting pollution from cars, trucks and other transportation sources.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Last year, state lawmakers passed legislation offering 20-year tax incentives for hyperscale data centers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

Walmart’s announcement comes as the competition between big retailers expands beyond lower prices to things like delivery, digital advertising and other incentives, and as shoppers try to save money amid rising costs of living.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

Dad thought Celia needed consequences and incentives, and Mom thought she needed unconditional support.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison


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