cost-conscious

Example Sentences

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Fast food chains have struggled against rising operational costs and increasingly cost-conscious customers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The judge felt it would harm cost-conscious travelers who rely on Spirit’s low fares.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

But for cost-conscious consumers, the immediate impact could be further economic uncertainty, with few price cuts in store.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

In terms of offering deals to cost-conscious diners, Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright is making it clear: The fast-casual chain doesn’t plan to go the Golden Arches route.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

It did not seem reasonable to incur such an expense merely to impress one’s friends; although Penelope did not know Lord Fredrick well, he did seem to her to be both reasonable and cost-conscious.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood