incentive
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In eras of high inflation, cash loses its value, so consumers who can afford it tend have an incentive to spend rather than save.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
The incentive structure has changed in Maine, and with it, the way that candidates campaign.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
It’s because almost all of the major investment banks, led by Goldman Sachs, are underwriters of this massive stock issue, so they have an incentive to get the shares out the door promptly.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
States historically haven’t had incentive to police the program since the feds pay the bills.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
He hated running, but the applause was intoxicating, and the prospect of more was just enough incentive to keep him marginally compliant.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
Vocabulary lists containing incentive
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