price-sensitive
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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“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
“Neo reinforces Apple’s flywheel effect by bringing more price-sensitive consumers into the Mac ecosystem, deepening cross-device engagement through iPhone integration features like Handoff that could ultimately drive incremental hardware and services monetization,” Daryanani wrote.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
And Apple could still see a 5% market-share gain this year as a result of the memory shortage, Lee added, as its customers are less price-sensitive than those of other smartphone makers.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026
He adds that gim is a highly price-sensitive staple in South Korea, long associated with affordability.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
Local luxury players such as Songmont handbags are also winning over price-sensitive Chinese shoppers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026
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