Holly Johnson

We have such a high drop-out rate from musicians, said the head of the college. He was right - I dropped out before I even dropped in. Months later they were still asking what had happened to me, not realising that I was on a UK tour.

English Musician

Joe Baca

It is an honor to be awarded with such a high rating from an organization as well respected as the NAACP. I am pleased that the oldest and largest civil rights organization in the nation, has recognized my voting record.

American Politician

Robert Baden-Powell

Try and leave this world a little better than you found it, and when your turn comes to die, you can die happy in feeling that at any rate, you have not wasted your time but have done your best.

English Soldier

Ezra Pound

Men do not understand books until they have a certain amount of life, or at any rate no man understands a deep book, until he has seen and lived at least part of its contents.

American Poet

Kim Kardashian

My decision to end my marriage was such a risk to lose ratings and lose my fan base. I had to take that risk for my inner peace and to be happy with myself.

American Celebrity

Gary Cohn

We want to keep a preferred rate for capital gains - we think it is important to encourage investment.

American Businessman

Sophocles

Whoever thinks his friend more important than his country, I rate him nowhere.

Greek Poet

Gerald Finzi

There is no room in the world, as you say, for second rate work.

British Composer

Declan Donnelly

I think we're paid a going rate for how well our shows do.

English Producer

David O. Selznick

American Producer

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Time Frame

Use rates to compare situations or items to imply faster or slower progress.

Rate Comparisons

Rates can apply to various activities and different units of measure.

Variable Measurements

Some rates, like exchange rates, change frequently over time.

Rate Stability

Rates can be fixed in contracts, like interest rates in loan agreements.

Contractual Rates

Some rates, like tax rates, are non-negotiable, while others can be haggled.

Negotiable Rates

Rating can indicate the level of quality or satisfaction with a service or product.

Quality Indicator

Ratings are often subjective, influenced by personal opinions and feelings.

Subjective Assessment

Rates expressed as proportions are often used in statistics and reports.

Statistical Context

Understanding rates as ratios helps in comparing different populations or groups.

Relative Measure

Rating can also indicate the rank of preference among a range of options.

Rank of Preference

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Are China and the US...

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How stress affects your...

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The science of...

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What would happen if you...

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How does caffeine keep...

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What causes kidney...

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