- plural of rate.
rates
Example Sentences
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“I would argue all those rates of change are probably a bit too fast,” Samana said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
Central banks have generally let energy shocks pass rather than respond to them, on the theory that the price increase fades and raising rates would only slow an economy the shock itself is already slowing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Such movements on global bond markets affect rates at which the US government can borrow money at, but also influence rates people pay for mortgages, car loans and credit cards.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
“At this stage, we do not currently see signs of a market crisis developing,” said David Tam, U.S. rates strategist at BNY.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
Over the previous three decades, rates of childhood obesity had tripled.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
