discretionary
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While they are comfortable, they stick to a monthly budget and put discretionary money aside each month for future trips.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Key quote: “That macro improvement did not extend to our end markets in Canada or the U.K., which both saw continued pressure on consumer sentiment and discretionary spending,” Chief Financial Officer Kate Gulliver said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
They have helped the boating industry navigate the choppy economy better than others that make pricey discretionary goods, such as RVs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
So let’s say your pre-retirement salary was $100,000 and you’re planning to spend $80,000 a year in retirement, including both essential and discretionary expenses.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Most prosecutors’ offices lack any manual or guidebook advising prosecutors how to make discretionary decisions.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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