at this rate

1. Also, at that rate.

2. Progressing at this (or that) speed, as in At this rate we'll never finish in time . [Mid-1600s]

3. Under these circumstances, in that case. For example, At this rate they'll never settle their differences . [Late 1700s]

Example Sentences

But he will have to continue scoring at this rate to beat Dixie Dean's record 63 goals in all competitions from almost a century ago, which stands as a record for an English top-flight player.

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Which means that at this rate, maternal mortality could increase by as much as 50% over last year.

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At this rate, even Harry Potter would struggle to work his magic.

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At this rate, they’ll be lucky to finish 5-7, at which point the expected three-year clock on Foster’s tenure will begin to loudly tick.

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And I hope it doesn’t happen, but I don’t understand how it doesn’t at this rate.

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