higher rate
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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But many of these homeowners are facing a reset to a higher rate in the coming years.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Although this latest trial has shown it is superior for controlling blood sugar and aiding weight loss, its higher rate of side-effects and treatment discontinuation may temper enthusiasm.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
Anyone whose tariff is affected by regulator Ofgem's price cap and does not have a smart meter should take a reading to avoid previous usage being charged at the new, higher rate.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
She didn’t have a concussion that time, but players do seem to be getting hit in the head at a higher rate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
These students performed substantially better than they did in their old academic settings and graduated at a much higher rate than their past performance would have predicted.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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