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price-cut

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[prahys-kuht] / ˈpraɪsˌkʌt /

verb (used with object)

price-cut, price-cutting
  1. to reduce the price of, especially to gain a competitive advantage.


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Etymology

Origin of price-cut

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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The streamer, known online as Chantelle Plays, felt the price cut was a "big win" for the casual gamer as they no longer have to subsidise the Call of Duty addition.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Its intermediate holding company HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering is also downgraded to neutral from buy, with its target price cut by 33% to 410,000 won.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have once again taken their $52 million Beverly Hills marital mansion off the market—months after they attempted to lure in a buyer with an $8 million price cut.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

Canadians are likely to be offered a large price cut for cars produced by U.S. auto makers, which are made in Canada by subsidiaries.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

I took that over to Julio when Dad was finished, along with a tape on the announced tallow-wax price cut.

From Four-Day Planet by Piper, H. Beam

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