second-rate

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RBA Gov. Michele Bullock has already said the board will consider the case for a second rate increase in as many months when it next meets March 16-17.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The company has also asked the commission to approve a second rate increase for $5.4 billion in payments of victims of the devastating 2018 Woolsey fire, which the commission will consider at a later date.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2025

Kevin McCullar Jr.’s injury played a significant role in the course of events but doesn’t fully explain a product that was second rate by most standards and third rate by KU standards.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2024

The jobs gain comes as the Bank of Canada is widely expected to go ahead with second rate hike at its next meeting in April.

From Reuters • Mar. 11, 2022

"Then, sir, it will be second class; the orchestra from the Op�ra-Comique, second rate singers—according to the amount."

From My Recollections by Massenet, Jules