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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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Customers of the higher-end models might be less price-sensitive in this economic environment, helping Apple drive up the average price of the units it sells.

From MarketWatch Sep. 7, 2026

He says Gen Z is price-sensitive but willing to pay more if the drink feels special, larger, or functional.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

While shipping markets continue to price in disruptions well into 2027, “potential additional dark flows and price-sensitive China net crude imports may moderate the upside to crude oil prices even if Mideast disruptions last longer.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 28, 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

Management expects near-term pressure on membership and ad revenue growth mainly related to the movement of price-sensitive casual users, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2026

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