going rate

noun

: the average or usual price that is charged for something
What's the going rate for a babysitter?

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Pressly, 36, is a two-time All-Star with a World Series ring and a 2.78 ERA in 47 postseason appearances, a resume that might look even better when compared to the going rate for top free-agent relievers. Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025 That he is getting paid twice the position’s going rate is something the Bruins have no choice but to eat. Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025 The 49ers haven’t been afraid to pay the going rate and then some. Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2025 At a going rate of some $7 million per unit, Fox is expected to clear as much as $600 million in in-game units alone. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for going rate

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“Going rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/going%20rate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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