discretionary

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Whirlpool last week noted heavy pressure on discretionary appliance sales but said that purchases made under “duress” — when equipment broke down — remained relatively steady.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

But Pete Brown, Park’s communications director, told me Friday afternoon that the office is exploring ways to pay for fixes that don’t take 10 years, including the use of discretionary funds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

“Almost everyone has some discretionary time,” Ms. Vanderkam writes, “and many of us have a great deal if we’re willing to be more organized and honest about it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Their path will likely have a major influence on the broader consumer discretionary group, so it’s worth taking a closer look at the technical setups developing for both Amazon and Tesla.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

The job was full of discretionary power and the decisions about how to use it were often moral.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover