at a discount

idiom

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

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As a bonus, some of the Target sneakers are already available at a discount. Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025 AstraZeneca became the second drugmaker to enter a deal with the Trump administration to offer lower prices to Medicaid and to offer some of its drugs at a discount through TrumpRx, a government website to facilitate sales directly to consumers. NPR, 10 Oct. 2025 With revenue growth still strong, ongoing capital returns, and valuation at a discount to peers, Elevance is positioned for earnings normalization into 2026, supported by its multi-pillar business model. Tony Zhang, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025 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 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 30 Oct. 2025.

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