zero-rate
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of zero-rate
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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It earns revenue from card interest payments when customers carry loan balances beyond an initial zero-rate period, as well as from interchange and other fees.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025
"The zero-rate environment of the past decade induced businesses to issue straight debt almost at will," Reddy said.
From Reuters • Feb. 17, 2023
AT&T is going to zero-rate HBO Max, T-Mobile’s cable-ish thing, TVision, is going to be prioritized on that network.
From The Verge • Nov. 10, 2020
In a zero-rate environment, however, there’s very little punishment for having a tough year and needing to access the credit markets.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2020
We are delighted that the government has announced plans to #AxeTheReadingTax and zero-rate VAT on digital books and journals.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2020
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