The phrase "a big rate of" is not standard in written English and may sound awkward.
It could be used in contexts discussing measurements or statistics, but it is better to use more precise language.
Example: "The study showed a big rate of increase in the population over the last decade."
Alternatives: "a high rate of" or "a significant rate of".
[C6.] Judge Rules in Favor of Auto Insurer A judge in New Jersey has ruled in favor of a big rate increase for one of the state's largest auto insurers, a subsidiary of American International Group.
Mr. Flores's fleeting pro-consumer commission tenure included casting the deciding vote in spurning most of a big rate increase sought by Ameren Illinois, a utility serving Central and Southern Illinois.
The possibility of a bigger rate cut sent investors toward interest-rate-sensitive stocks yesterday, like those of banks and utilities, said James W. Paulsen, chief investment officer of Wells Capital Management.
For instance, North Dakota had the biggest rate of population decline the past year -- 1.2percentto to 634,448.
Looking at the rate of change in the energy demand, the region with the biggest rate of change was Okinawa followed by Kita-Kanto, Tohoku, Hokkaido, and then Shikoku (all provincial regions).
In the early gas reservoir development, when the BHP is higher, the higher pressure drop is, the greater gas flow rate is, the bigger rate of sulfur deposition is, and the more obvious decrease in water breakthrough time is.
"That's gonna get them their biggest rating of the night".
That 5.8% annual yield is taxed only at a capital gains rate of 20%–a big plus for investors in high-tax states like New York or California.
Mr. Yardeni agreed with the market's verdict on the Fed's move, but he suggested that the big rate cut was a sign of a big underlying problem.
ITV has found itself up against a strong weekend peacetime performance by BBC1, bolstered by the return of a rejuvenated The Voice on Saturday and a trio of big rating BBC1 shows on Sunday: Countryfile, Antiques Roadshow and Call The Midwife.
