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Recent Examples of devaluation
Iran is reportedly planning to charge firms in cryptocurrency to pass through the strait — $1 per barrel of oil — a move that reflects how the regime’s digital currency ecosystem has grown due to sanctions and the rial’s devaluation, The Wall Street Journal wrote.
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J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
9 Apr. 2026
The changes – which included a devaluation of the local currency – have started to bring Nigerian inflation under control, stabilized the monetary unit, and spurred investment in the oil, gas and agricultural sectors.
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Emele Onu,
Bloomberg,
7 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit, filed in December, claims the unconstitutional language was used to stop the project, resulting in a 90% devaluation of the land.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
Some companies push investors to act immediately, often warning that economic collapse or currency devaluation is imminent and that gold is the only safe option.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for devaluation
J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
9 Apr. 2026
The changes – which included a devaluation of the local currency – have started to bring Nigerian inflation under control, stabilized the monetary unit, and spurred investment in the oil, gas and agricultural sectors.
—
Emele Onu,
Bloomberg,
7 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit, filed in December, claims the unconstitutional language was used to stop the project, resulting in a 90% devaluation of the land.
—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
Some companies push investors to act immediately, often warning that economic collapse or currency devaluation is imminent and that gold is the only safe option.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for devaluation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for devaluation
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What bothers me is the foot-dragging, the spinning in circles, the slow degradation of these characters into annoying stereotypes.
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Over time, this can increase electrical resistance, generate excess heat, and accelerate battery degradation.
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology said long-term corrosion and the failure of multiple slab-to-column connections likely contributed to a progressive collapse after weeks of structural deterioration.
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Heston is at his most gleefully cynical as Robert Thorn, a police detective who lives and works in a New York City decimated by environmental deterioration and dwindling resources.
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Press freedoms across Africa are already fragile, with most nations ranking in the lower half of an influential press freedoms index, while numerous recent coups have contributed to a weakening of democratic norms in parts of the continent.
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One of the most significant changes during Hill’s tenure was the weakening of structures designed to elevate teacher concerns to district leadership, Oreskovic said.
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Surveys showing a decline in Americans who see democracy as important.
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This decision stems from chronic staffing shortages, crumbling infrastructure, budget constraints, and a substantial decline in the federal inmate population, which peaked in 2013 and has since fallen by nearly 30%.
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Yes, the two men reportedly had a falling out that would keep Harry from the game.
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Garnett, who had a falling out with previous owner Glen Taylor after his career was over, reached an agreement last year with the team to serve as an ambassador.
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The aisles were so choked that blooms and branches brushed against us, the air heady with the scent of lilies, roses, eucalyptus, and sweet decay.
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The physical properties of TRISO fuel and gas cooling allow the core to dissipate residual decay heat naturally.
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The finding challenges long-standing anatomical assumptions and links spinal lymphatic dysfunction to neurological disorders and vertebral degeneration, reframing just how central this network is to whole-body health.
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Research suggests that curcumin may help reduce inflammatory markers involved in joint discomfort and cartilage degeneration.
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The move is widely deemed inexplicable and inexcusable, as George is considered an inconsistent, injury-prone downgrade from Brown, despite the draft capital.
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The credit ratings under review for downgrade previously had stable outlooks.
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“Devaluation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devaluation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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