- plural of rate.
rates
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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In contrast, eurozone money-market pricing implied an 84% chance of the European Central Bank lifting rates again in September, with 38 basis points of rate increases priced in by December.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
"Taken together, the data suggest that US economic momentum may be losing some steam, strengthening expectations that the Federal Reserve could leave rates unchanged in September."
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
A recent study estimated, external 1.6 million adults in England, Wales and Scotland used weight-loss drugs in 2024-25, most buying them privately, and the North East has the highest adult obesity rates in England.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
The data will be watched for clues on the prospects of the Bank of England raising interest rates in 2026.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Subprime mortgages almost always bore floating interest rates, but most of them came with a fixed, two-year “teaser” rate.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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