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 As of the date of death, the estate received a step-up in basis to the total face value even if the bond was purchased at a discount—the gain was tax-free and could be used to pay estate taxes. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024 The city would package its most marketable liens into securities for sale at a discount to a third-party trust, which borrows money from investors to pay the city upfront. Martin Z. Braun, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024 Resigning Ottavino at a discount was solid, glad to have him back. Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 27 Mar. 2024 Patagonia Better Sweater Fleece Vest Best REI Shoe Deals Footwear lovers and sneakerheads will be thrilled to sort through the impressive selection of shoes that are available at a discount to REI members, including everything from hiking boots to trail running sneakers. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024 To ensure the program, known as 340B, achieves this goal, drugmakers that want to take part in Medicare or Medicaid must offer their medicines at a discount to participating hospitals and clinics. Ed Silverman, STAT, 13 Mar. 2024 OneWest bought all of IndyMac’s deposits and assets at a discount of $4.7 billion following an auction by the Federal Deposit of Insurance Corp. Stan Choe, Fortune, 16 Mar. 2024 But is buying at a discount even possible now, with bonds still rising in popularity? Michael Foster, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024 Other standouts include thong-styles, strappy options, and even the Boston Clogs (which Kendall Jenner has worn) at a discount. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2024

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“At a discount.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20a%20discount. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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