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discount

[dis-kount, dis-kount, dis-kount] / ˈdɪs kaʊnt, dɪsˈkaʊnt, ˈdɪs kaʊnt /






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“We see scope for the discount to narrow from 40% to 25-30% as Thacker Pass milestones are achieved and a permanent CEO is appointed,” Morgans says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Iran would likely continue selling crude into the market, potentially at a tighter discount if sanctions ease, and toll revenue would be “additive on top of that, not a replacement.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

John: Acquired from France two years ago, it may be dangerous to discount him out of hand.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Yet emerging markets still trade at roughly a 40% discount to developed markets on a forward price-to-earnings basis, according to MSCI—a gap that reflects years of investor preference for U.S. assets during the dollar’s rise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

I can't help but hear bits of an advertisement for a place that sells discount tires.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan




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