debased
Americanadjective
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lowered in quality, character, or value.
Part of the reason for the rise in commodities and oil is the debased dollar.
Even in the debased conditions of wartime, people had dreams of a beautiful future.
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lowered in rank, dignity, or significance.
In the 1800s, many people considered show business to be a debased profession.
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Most independent advisers are fee-only, meaning they charge you an annual fee based on a percentage of the overall assets you invest with them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Leverage providers could be incentivized throughout an ongoing perpetual-futures trade by receiving a nominal, dynamically adjusted fee based on the trade’s duration.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 31, 2025
The most provocative idea in the analyst’s office report is a road fee, based on total vehicle miles traveled.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2024
They typically charge a fee based on the length of the video.
From Washington Post • Apr. 15, 2022
They demanded a fee based on the value of the cargo for the privilege of sailing in the Mediterranean, and this being paid, the ship could proceed to its destination.
From The Itching Palm A Study of the Habit of Tipping in America by Scott, William R
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