Example Sentences

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It later bounced and now they are deducting that amount from her account.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

That is 7.5 times invested capital, on a net basis after deducting fees, compared with the median multiple of 1.6 for funds in the 2018 vintage, according to Carta, which tracks private markets data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

On a good day, he takes home between 900 and 1,000 rupees, after deducting money spent on fuel and food.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Treasuries now yield less than JGBs after deducting the cost of hedging exchange-rate fluctuations.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

If on investigation you decide to accept me as a customer, will you please send the goods on the enclosed order, deducting your usual discount for cash?

From Business English A Practice Book by Buhlig, Rose