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as in cheap
costing little
opted for a cut-rate insurance policy because we didn't need anything more
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as in inferior
of low quality
a cut-rate motel that looked like the kind at which people in horror movies always end up
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Recent Examples of cut-rate
Note that cut-rate financing programs are generally restricted to those having stellar credit scores and qualifying incomes.
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Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
In contrast, Wojnicz has a front seat to what reads hilariously as a cut-rate, drunken version down the street.
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
Ion, which is owned by Scripps, acquired rights for the WNBA in 2023 on a cut-rate, three-year pact; the league has recently seen its viewership explode, even more so after welcoming a popular 2024 draft class headlined by Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 9 Aug. 2024
There still are plenty of cut-rate, ski-bum haunts – lodging encircling the elegant 968 Park include the Paradice Motel, the Black Jack Inn and the Mark Twain Lodge – and a Burger King remains cleverly disguised in Heavenly Village near a fancy new Latin restaurant, Azul.
—Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024
The judge made the whimsical claim that JetBlue might abuse its new size to stop offering cut-rate fares.
—Stephen Moore, National Review, 23 Jan. 2024
On the surface, the dispute that led to the blockade is simple: Polish truckers are upset about cut-rate competition from Ukrainian drivers who are not subject to the same rules on working hours and wages as drivers from the European Union.
—Marc Santora, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2023
The i3 may have wheels that look like pizza cutters, but there's nothing cut-rate about it.
—K.c. Colwell, Car and Driver, 16 July 2023
Multibillion-dollar incumbents like Toto, as well as newcomers such as Tushy and Luxe, have stormed the U.S. market, along with a flood of cut-rate manufacturers on Amazon.
—Michael J. Coren, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Apr. 2023
Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
In contrast, Wojnicz has a front seat to what reads hilariously as a cut-rate, drunken version down the street.
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
Ion, which is owned by Scripps, acquired rights for the WNBA in 2023 on a cut-rate, three-year pact; the league has recently seen its viewership explode, even more so after welcoming a popular 2024 draft class headlined by Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 9 Aug. 2024
There still are plenty of cut-rate, ski-bum haunts – lodging encircling the elegant 968 Park include the Paradice Motel, the Black Jack Inn and the Mark Twain Lodge – and a Burger King remains cleverly disguised in Heavenly Village near a fancy new Latin restaurant, Azul.
—Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024
The judge made the whimsical claim that JetBlue might abuse its new size to stop offering cut-rate fares.
—Stephen Moore, National Review, 23 Jan. 2024
On the surface, the dispute that led to the blockade is simple: Polish truckers are upset about cut-rate competition from Ukrainian drivers who are not subject to the same rules on working hours and wages as drivers from the European Union.
—Marc Santora, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2023
The i3 may have wheels that look like pizza cutters, but there's nothing cut-rate about it.
—K.c. Colwell, Car and Driver, 16 July 2023
Multibillion-dollar incumbents like Toto, as well as newcomers such as Tushy and Luxe, have stormed the U.S. market, along with a flood of cut-rate manufacturers on Amazon.
—Michael J. Coren, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut-rate
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New England legislators and regulators consistently blocked building additional pipelines from the Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and other regions in the U.S. and Canada, which could bring cheap, onshore natural gas to replace fuel oil.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The 25-year-old is cheap, still a season away from salary arbitration eligibility, also plays the corner outfield spots, and won’t be a free agent until after the 2028 season.Brendan Kuty, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Browns dismantled their offense this year and rebuilt an inferior version in an attempt to appease Deshaun Watson.Jason Lloyd, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Aristotle argued that some people, such as those with mental impairments, were inferior to those with greater mental faculties.Monti Datta, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2025
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Obstacles To Adoption One aspect of smart and autonomous building technology that is helping encourage adoption is that many of the components are relatively inexpensive and are easy to acquire and install in existing buildings.Brian Haines, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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These cells are inexpensive, streamlined for manufacturing, and easy to ship internationally while retaining high cell viability.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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With sleep disorders affecting approximately 70 million Americans and poor sleep linked to serious health risks like heart disease, stroke and cognitive decline, the Tone Buds represent a significant advancement in personal sleep technology.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Everybody connected to the death of this poor guy is dead now.Makena Gera, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Emirates does a good job of planning schedules so many itineraries have reasonable connection times in Dubai.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Is this season going to be defined by Houston being comfortable going above reasonable expectations, or is the parity in the NBA the perfect storm for a blockbuster trade?Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Two women were now the lead anchors on Today, creating a powerful symbolism just as terrible revelations were surfacing about several men in the industry.Eric Deggans, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Los Angeles wildfires have been a terrible tragedy.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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By investing in real estate development projects—such as multi-family housing, rental units and affordable housing developments—foreign capital can support the creation of new housing supply without directly inflating residential property prices.Reza Esmaeili, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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This approach not only makes the technology more affordable but also addresses the environmental issue of tire waste.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
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The prospect of a weaker board comes in the context of the urgent need to deal with huge issues facing MPS, especially after the rotten year the school system has had in 2024.Alan J. Borsuk, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
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Just avoid adding rotten food to bokashi or worm bin composters because mold can throw off the composting process in indoor composting systems.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
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