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[mahrk-doun] / ˈmɑrkˌdaʊn /


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Nike restocked the kits this week, more than a week after the team’s unceremonious elimination from the tournament by Belgium—initially with a 17% markdown.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

ARK got a similar markdown just by waiting a couple of days.

From Barron's Jun. 4, 2026

Everlane’s reported sale comes after other brands catering to younger consumers trying to shop their values, including Allbirds and Depop, have struggled or been sold at a markdown.

From MarketWatch May 19, 2026

Nearby, I found a 99-cent bag of slightly bruised white onions in the produce markdown section.

From Salon May 19, 2026

Maas said he anticipated “gangbuster” third-quarter sales with the impending demise federal tax credit, which allowed for a markdown of over 10% on most EV models.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 23, 2025




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