at a discount

idiom

: for less than the usual price
We were able to buy our tickets at a discount.

Examples of at a discount in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web An executive with American Lease, who asked not to be identified because he was not authorized to comment publicly, said there is an opportunity for the company and association to ensure a long-term supply of parts by buying them together at a discount from suppliers. Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2024 The manufacturer offered it to Parrot Island at a discount. Sadie Lacicero, arkansasonline.com, 27 July 2024 Beyond a faulty laptop, Riis says his project uses a 55-inch Samsung smart TV bought at a discount during Black Friday. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 22 July 2024 The main problem, per Ackman himself: Investors saw little reason to buy in at the IPO price, given the high likelihood that the stock would, like its European sibling, end up trading at a discount. Felix Salmon, Axios, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for at a discount 

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“At a discount.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20a%20discount. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

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