depreciate
Example Sentences
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As the car gets older, its value depreciates — leading to borrowers paying more than the market value of their vehicle.
From MarketWatch
That strategy meant significant upfront costs and, now, depreciating assets.
From Barron's
Big tech companies for years have drawn investor scrutiny when they have extended the useful lives for the assets they are depreciating.
The central bank is also unlikely to hold off on cuts to support the rupee, which has been depreciating against the U.S. dollar, said Shilan Shah of Capital Economics.
The yen has depreciated against almost every major currency this year.
From MarketWatch
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