price-sensitive
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Verma notes that there has been an increasing proclivity to reduce subsidies, which may not necessarily be a good idea in a price-sensitive country like India.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
“Consumers have become increasingly selective and price-sensitive, actively pivoting away from traditional mid-market chains in favor of discount retailers and value-oriented brands,” Placer.ai said in a report this month.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
While sectors supported by government policies such as power grids and renewables remain steady, more price-sensitive industries are showing signs of fatigue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
“Neo reinforces Apple’s flywheel effect by bringing more price-sensitive consumers into the Mac ecosystem, deepening cross-device engagement through iPhone integration features like Handoff that could ultimately drive incremental hardware and services monetization,” Daryanani wrote.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
They show that price-sensitive demand emerges quickly when volatility forces prices lower.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026
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