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  Thousands of people are rushing to the department stores as the winter sales begin. Shops have decided to reduce prices to encourage people to spend more money. Even though shoppers usually enjoy _____38_____ their money, they are being much more careful with it this year. Experts say that full-price shopping is down by around 7% compared to last year, while shopping at the sales has increased by the same _____39_____ . Consumers want to pay the _____40_____ price possible. More interestingly, during these sales 5% more people have taken _____41_____ leave from work. Some people, it seems, feel they need to pretend to be physically uncomfortable so that they can pick up a bargain or two at the sales.