dumping

Cultural  

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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Example Sentences

Two men have been arrested as part of an investigation into the dumping of thousands of tonnes of rubbish in a field in Oxfordshire.

From BBC

In the capital Washington, authorities were dumping truckloads of ice and snow at the site of the demolished Robert F. Kennedy stadium.

From Barron's

While it isn’t food, it reliably supports me on days when I know appetite is going to be a problem — and when dumping caffeine onto an empty stomach would only make things worse.

From Salon

I call, dumping my backpack on the other side of the safety gate at the foot of the stairs.

From Literature

An Environment Agency spokesman said they were "actively investigating" the dumping and had shared "as much information as we can with the residents of Highnam without prejudicing any further enforcement action".

From BBC

Related Words

• removal