at this rate

Idioms  

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]

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Example Sentences

At this rate, natural-gas inventory in March could be around 1.65 trillion cubic feet, which would be a 10% deficit to the five-year average, and inventory at the end of the summer could be around 3.68 trillion cubic feet, or at a 2% deficit to the five-year average, Wong said.

From MarketWatch

At this rate, natural-gas inventory in March could be around 1.65 trillion cubic feet, which would be a 10% deficit to the five-year average, and inventory at the end of the summer could be around 3.68 trillion cubic feet, or at a 2% deficit to the five-year average, Wong said.

From MarketWatch

But at this rate, Jaffe said, Hernández is in line for the biggest one-year gain since writers returned to yearly balloting in 1967.

From The Wall Street Journal

Greg Fisilau, full of energy and endeavour, ate up metres in the back row and, at this rate, is pushing hard for a return to England contention after last meeting up with the senior squad in October 2024.

From BBC

If they keep going at this rate they will end up in Europe, which would be crazy.

From BBC