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Mona’s defensive irreverence has cheapened what could have been real tragedy into a jarring piety.

From New York Times • Mar. 16, 2021

She has remained in demand even though the smartphone era has cheapened the art.

From The Guardian • Apr. 2, 2017

It has killed the television news flash, and has cheapened the drama of "breaking news" on the rolling news networks.

From The Guardian • Jun. 9, 2012

“This ridiculous perverted marketing has cheapened the concept of what is really green,” said Denis Hayes, who was national coordinator of the first Earth Day and is returning to organize this year’s activities in Washington.

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2010

This craving for cheapness has cheapened nothing but life," said Roger, "and it brings incalculable trouble with it.

From Changing Winds A Novel by Ervine, St. John G. (St. John Greer)