- plural of rate.
rates
Example Sentences
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Obesity rates in England have worsened since the pandemic, with nearly one in three people now affected, according to separate NHS data, external for England.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
But this north London borough has one of the lowest fertility rates in the country and mothers are older on average here than in most other parts of the capital.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
In the 1940s and 1950s, rates of black arrests and incarceration were significantly lower than today, and black incomes and years of education rose at a faster clip than among whites.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
The district also called attention to progress in closing the achievement gap, saying there were “accelerated gains among historically underserved students who are narrowing achievement gaps and improving at rates that exceed overall district growth.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Joe’s was an honest NPC-operated establishment, with reasonable rates and lightning-fast service.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
