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dumping

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  1. The sale of goods of one nation in the markets of a second nation at less than the price charged within the first nation. Dumping can eliminate competitors by undercutting their prices.

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While Hearts had last weekend off - having already suffered Scottish Cup elimination - Celtic were dumping Rangers out in a chaotic quarter-final, as Motherwell, also out of the competition, played catch-up in the league.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

When they are dumping the same asset, it becomes a buyer’s market.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

As a result, certain forests have effectively become dumping grounds for rescued animals and are no longer appropriate release sites.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

The river winds through a region with 10 million people who might not know they’re dumping trash into turtle habitat — or at least don’t know the impact.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

“Here!” he said, dumping them on the table.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

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