at a discount
phrase
: for less than the usual price
We were able to buy our tickets at a discount.
Examples of at a discount in a Sentence
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Browse the sale section for up to 40% off lightweight trail runners, active sandals, and breathable hiking shoes available at a discount through July 21, 2026.
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Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Fundamentals eBay trades at a discount to the industry while delivering stronger profitability than peers.
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Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Investors had been valuing the company at a discount to the sum of its parts.
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Maureen Kerr,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Still, Sony’s decision has huge ramifications for game reselling on sites like GameStop and eBay, which give consumers a way to buy video games at a discount.
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Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
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Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Fundamentals eBay trades at a discount to the industry while delivering stronger profitability than peers.
—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Investors had been valuing the company at a discount to the sum of its parts.
—
Maureen Kerr,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Still, Sony’s decision has huge ramifications for game reselling on sites like GameStop and eBay, which give consumers a way to buy video games at a discount.
—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
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“At a discount.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20a%20discount. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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