DISCOUNT in a Sentence

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 Meanings and Examples of DISCOUNT
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
discount
 v.  give reduction in price on
Classic Sentence:
1  The money for two-thirds of the forest had all been spent already, and he had borrowed from the merchant in advance at ten per cent discount, almost all the remaining third.
Anna Karenina 3 By Leo Tolstoy
Context  Highlight   In PART 7: Chapter 17
2  One discounts in terrestrial gloom celestial light.
Les Misérables 2 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 7: CHAPTER VII—PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED IN BLAME
Example Sentence: (19 in 2 pages)
1  They are often available at a discount.
2  They usually give you a discount if you buy multiple copies.
3  Concern for others seems to be at a discount today.
4  If you promote our goods, we will give you a good discount as our part of the bargain.
5  You shouldn't discount the possibility of him coming back.
6  The hotel has a special discount rate for newlyweds.
7  There is a special discount for staff.
8  I never discount these books, they sell like hot cakes.
9  I said it would be simpler to get the discount since the dent is cosmetic not structural.
10  The e-mails contain a code word to receive discount.
11  There are often discounts available for midweek travel.
12  Many hotels are offering discounts in an attempt to attract punters/pull in the punters.
13  Early bird discounts are usually available at the beginning of the season.
14  Our Affiliate programs empower our associates to earn commissions and receive ticket discounts.
15  They are already discounted with deep savings even before the coupon is applied.