Example Sentences

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The won has depreciated almost 6% against the dollar this year, despite similar yields BX:AMBMKKR-10Y, lower inflation, a huge current account surplus and record exports.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Having sat unused in a police yard for over three years, it will have depreciated sharply - perhaps to less than half its original price.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

In the year to date, it has depreciated over 6% versus the greenback.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

That annual return will continue over the decades while slowly decreasing each year as the assets are depreciated, Ellis said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

The theme itself is far too great to be depreciated and the treatments of it are marvellous.

From Franz Liszt by Huneker, James