The government has decided to devalue its currency.
Economic woes forced the government to devalue.
He argues that placing too many requirements on schools devalues the education they provide.
Recent Examples on the WebThe lesson — at least for Boras — is that owners have successfully devalued amateur players in part by forcing them to negotiate with one team instead of all 30.—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024 More directly, the former president is toying with devaluing the dollar.—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 26 May 2024 Since the Trump era, the currency has devalued by 20% because of inflation in the last five years.—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024 The government has twice devalued the naira in the past year, trying to enable it to float more freely and attract foreign investment.—Ismail Auwal Taiwo Aina, New York Times, 11 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for devalue
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