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at this rate

  1. Under these circumstances, in that case. For example, At this rate they'll never settle their differences . [Late 1700s]

  2. Progressing at this (or that) speed, as in At this rate we'll never finish in time . [Mid-1600s]



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Example Sentences

He adds: "We cannot afford to keep spending and borrowing at this rate, and that means you have to prioritise. We can't do everything."

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He won't have any players left at this rate if he decides to leave Garnacho out.

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And at this rate, he wonders, is there any future left for young fishermen like Titus and Bjorklund?

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The final film in the series is set to be released next year, and at this rate it’s going to put up Anyway, the point here is that Torretto doesn’t have to break the speed limit anymore, because he’s too busy enjoying an ice cream bar.

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Should the team continue at this rate for the remainder of the season, they would finish on about 39 points.

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