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price-sensitive

British  

adjective

  1. likely to affect the price of property, esp shares and securities

    price-sensitive information

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The balance is in the hands of price-sensitive investors, who are quicker to buy or sell depending on market conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Analysts believe Apple will place increased emphasis on its premium products for less price-sensitive consumers.

From MarketWatch Jun. 25, 2026

At a time when inflation remains sticky, these rivals have aggressively discounted their offerings to win over price-sensitive consumers.

From BBC Jun. 16, 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

“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

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