rate

Example Sentences

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European Central Bank officials have hinted that rate hikes are on the horizon.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March, topping forecasts, while the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%, according to data released last Friday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

Yet traders are pricing almost three quarter-point rate rises by the European Central Bank this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Only seven counties improved the rate of children receiving eye exams or glasses.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

“Water quickens the rate of decom—decomp—decay. So we need to hurry up.”

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall