price-sensitive
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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“Their more price-sensitive and, in some cases, leveraged strategies may make market pricing more sensitive to changes in sentiment,” the ECB said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Bubble tea chains, fast-food operators, and convenience-focused beverage brands are all competing for increasingly price-sensitive consumers.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
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
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