The restaurant is a first rate, according to the food blogger.

The band delivered a second rate performance that disappointed longtime fans.

When renovating, she refused to buy anything described as second rate, preferring durable, high-quality materials.

The country's declining birth rate has prompted new family policies.

The county board voted to raise the mill rate to fund public school repairs.

The software automatically adjusts the bit rate to maintain smooth playback during network fluctuations.

The film was dismissed as a third rate production, lacking originality and polish.

After listening to the band's live performance, the producer dismissed them as third rate and walked out.

The rate-buster took the night shift, undercutting the union's wage agreement.

Based on current monthly sales, the company's run-rate suggests it will surpass last year's revenue.