book dumping
"Book dumping" often involves discarding or donating large amounts of used books, which can sometimes overwhelm the receiving communities.
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Definition
B2Charity and Community
(idiomatic)Donating large quantities of old books that can be more of a burden than a help to the receiving community.
Example
- The organization was criticized for book dumping, as the local library could not manage the influx of outdated materials.
B2Waste Management
Disposing of large quantities of books, often by recycling or discarding them in bulk.
Example
- Due to lack of storage, the bookstore resorted to book dumping, sending thousands of unsold books to recycling centers.
C1Commerce
(informal)Selling books at very low prices to clear out inventory or undercut competitors.
Example
- The online retailer was accused of book dumping to drive smaller competitors out of business.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "book dumping":
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