discretionary

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Of the total, approximately $1.1tn would be in discretionary spending for the Pentagon, the highest on record.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“Of this amount, the Budget includes $1.1 trillion in base discretionary budget authority specifically for DoW in 2027,” reads part of the release.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Lower-income households are the least able to withstand the strain at the pump—some already report trying to trim back on road trips and discretionary spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Retail and consumer discretionary ETFs are down nearly 8% since the Iran War began, outpacing the S&P 500’s 4.5% decline.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

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

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner