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- verb Present participle of
cheapen .
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Examples
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Looking back at the early operations of the trade, and considering that steel pens were made by hand at the beginning of the present century, we can scarcely understand why the idea of cheapening the production by the application of labor-saving contrivances did not occur to those inventive geniuses, the proprietors of Soho.
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German Ocean, and for the reason that there the system is based on the idea of cheapening labour at home and underworking the labourer abroad.
The slave trade, domestic and foreign Why It Exists, and How It May Be Extinguished 1836
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Why not determine the cause of this other "cheapening" (if you can), and attack that?
Sound Politics: Why Is Seattle Such a Wuss About Strip Clubs? 2006
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My argument regarding YOUR sexuality was presented to show that the mere existence of strip clubs does not cause any "cheapening" of your sexual life, nor any tangible harm to any other individual person.
Sound Politics: Why Is Seattle Such a Wuss About Strip Clubs? 2006
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However he wondered whether by using the metaphor of rape, Zapiro was not "cheapening" the horror of the act and helping to desensitise people.
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Outraged intelligence professionals say President George W. Bush is "cheapening" and "politicizing" their work with claims the United States foiled a planned terrorist attack against Los Angeles in 2002.
Intel pros say Bush is lying about foiling 2002 terror attack 2006
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Intel pros say Bush is lying about foiling 2002 terror attack yahooBuzzArticleHeadline = 'Intel pros say Bush is lying about foiling 2002 terror attack'; yahooBuzzArticleSummary = 'Article: Outraged intelligence professionals say President George W. Bush is "cheapening" and "politicizing" their work with claims the United States foiled a planned terrorist attack against Los Angeles in 2002.'
Intel pros say Bush is lying about foiling 2002 terror attack 2006
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October 8th, 2009 LONDON - Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood slammed his estranged wife Jo over her act in British television show "Strictly Come Dancing" saying she has been "cheapening" herself to win popularity.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Ani 2010
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October 8th, 2009 LONDON - Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood slammed his estranged wife Jo over her act in British television show "Strictly Come Dancing" saying she has been "cheapening" herself to win popularity.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010
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LONDON - Ronnie Wood has reportedly been sending estranged wife Jo nasty text messages, accusing her of 'cheapening' herself with a dance show.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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