devalue

Example Sentences

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If Washington and Tokyo were to team up to devalue the dollar and prop up the yen, there could be benefits for both sides.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

He cites the example of Japan and China where huge debt issuance caused monetary deflation to which their central banks responded by allowing their currencies to devalue.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 21, 2025

Inflation is down from 200 percent to 31 percent -- although it is likely to rise again, if the peso is allowed to devalue as markets expect.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

In addition, Malawi has been forced to devalue its currency and was recently crippled by fuel shortages and nationwide power outages.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

If pennies become worthless, does that devalue our thoughts to less than nothing?

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman