price support
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of price support
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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“Quickly depleting gas inventories are leading to price support as inventories cannot go too low,” the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
While China's gradual emergence from strict COVID-19 lockdowns has added to price support, a stronger U.S. dollar also dented oil prices on Thursday as it makes crude more expensive for those holding other currencies.
From Reuters • Jun. 2, 2022
The United States supports its dairy farmers with a complex price support system that is economically similar to Canada’s system of supply management.
From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2018
The analysis showed a pattern of bitcoin price support, Griffin said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2018
The present price support program must be reexamined and modernized.
From State of the Union Address by Truman, Harry S.
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