discretionary

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"However, these pathways are discretionary and rely on police identifying and articulating the situation as urgent," she said.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The projected cuts included near-total elimination of special discretionary aid to high-need schools and a separate program that provides academic and emotional support to Black students and others with similar needs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

But a contribution to a pension fund creates a legal obligation to specific beneficiaries, not a discretionary reserve the Legislature can draw on whenever the budget runs short.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Only two discretionary companies mentioned a positive impact from higher oil on first-quarter earnings calls, while the rest mentioned negative impacts or struck a neutral tone, according to data from Trivariate Research’s Adam Parker.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Spoade was the world’s champion sitter-around, no holds barred and gouging discretionary.

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner