devaluation

Example Sentences

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The devaluation of that nuance is worse than the loss of any award.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

Just over a week ago, the dollar index fell to a four-year low on fears of a more prolonged devaluation in the U.S. currency.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026

Widespread demonstrations that erupted in Iran in late December were sparked by the dramatic devaluation of the rial.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Protests erupted in Iran last Sunday over inflation and currency devaluation, after the Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

While privatization of state-owned enterprises had not   occurred by the end of 2002, the government had successfully avoided   a currency devaluation and debt default in 2002.

From The 2003 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency