- plural of rate.
rates
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Chairman Kevin Warsh declined to say Wednesday whether the Federal Reserve would need to consider raising interest rates at its next meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
In general, we have a school district focused on 100% graduation rates, no F’s.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
The Federal Reserve is watching employment closely while it debates whether to change a key U.S. interest rates.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
Managing director Sean Coughlan blamed the closure on the government's decision to increase national insurance contributions for employers in April last year, along with high business rates.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
To keep the world’s economies and trade running smoothly, it oversaw international exchange rates and payment systems.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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