at a discount

idiom

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

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Some landlords have found themselves in tough positions with loans coming due amid high interest rates, resulting in opportunities to buy at a discount compared to replacement cost and recent sales. Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025 The idea is that Nvidia gives OpenAI cash to build data centers, and in return, OpenAI buys Nvidia’s chips (at a discount) to power those data centers. Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025 The Verdict At current valuations, Grab is trading at a discount in relation to its growth potential, despite its steady progression toward profitability and a diverse ecosystem. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 The bank continues to trade at a discount relative to peers, yet management's capital efficiency, and return on equity improvements point toward closing this gap. Tony Zhang, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025 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 1 Oct. 2025.

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