at a discount

phrase

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

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Still, if a business can buy inventory at a discount or fulfill a highly profitable order, paying more for fast capital can make sense. — Joseph Lustberg, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 In addition to its convenience, rotisserie chicken is typically an affordable source of protein and is often available at a discount at grocery stores. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 1 Sep. 2026 Air Liquide, a $120 billion company which makes gases and chemicals, has traded at a discount to its chief competitor, Linde, in part, because of its weaker margins. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Then Citadel stepped in to purchase much of the distressed portfolio at a discount. — Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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