at a discount

idiom

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

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The intent was to deprive the Kremlin of revenue to fund its war in Ukraine, forcing the Russian government either to sell its oil at a discount or divert money for a costly alternative shipping network. Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2025 Mamma’s Pizzeria will sell pizza at a discount and deliver it to the crafts market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025 The price-to-sales ratio of 1.9 trades at a discount to the S&P 500’s 3.1, potentially reflecting market concerns about revenue growth deceleration and competitive positioning. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 Visit the TreasuRE section for new school supplies offered at a discount that were donated because of excess. Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 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 19 Aug. 2025.

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