dumping

Verb

Present participle of dump.

Noun

(plural dumpings)

the disposal of something no longer needed, or of no value
selling goods at less than their normal price, especially in the export market as a means of securing a monopoly

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dumping - Investment & Finance Definition

Selling goods or commodities in another country at prices that are substantially below the going market price. International trade regulations attempt to prevent dumping. Violations may be reported to the World Trade Organization.
Selling a large amount of securities in a market with no concern for what effect that is likely to have on the price or the product.

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dumping - Legal Definition

n

The act of selling goods at less than fair market value, typically for the purpose of injuring a competitor and gaining market share.
The illegal disposal of pollutants.

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Or maybe you all should consider making instruction manuals before dumping your duties and walking away.
She told Franny Mulligan that Ryland was dumping her.
Just one: not dumping Logan before coming to the beach this weekend.
Helpless until the trees finished flinging them around, Katie struggled to grab the branches, so she didn't end up like Deidre. Finally, a branch wrapped around her and pulled her through the canopy, dumping her at the edge of the jungle. Toby landed with a grunt beside her, and she lay still to catch her breath, still hoping Deidre reappeared.
The path wound its way downward, dumping them into a draw far enough away to be safe.

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