Examples of sliding scale in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Those earning more than $100,000 but less than $150,000 are eligible for grants on a sliding scale, ranging as low as $200. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2022 Last year’s event sold tickets on a sliding scale, and this year the festival is open to the public. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2022 Their work is done on a sliding scale -- those who can afford to, pay market rate, which then enables the team to do many projects at reduced or no cost. — Kathleen Toner, CNN, 19 May 2022 Another option is to inquire whether or not a therapist offers services on a sliding scale, which are rates that are dependent on an individual’s income. — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 7 Mar. 2022 Maybe not necessarily the success, because success comes on a sliding scale. — Annie Zaleski, Variety, 14 July 2022 For assistance with dental care, Michigan residents can visit smilehelpnow.org to find dental clinics that offer payment on a sliding scale and accept Medicaid. — Eve Sampson, Detroit Free Press, 12 June 2022 The plan would provide refunds on a sliding scale based on three income levels: An individual who earns up to $75,000 a year would receive a $350 refund, which would double to $700 for joint filers earning as much as $150,000. — Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2022 Today, mental health apps, non-profit clinics with sliding scale fees, and mental health awareness initiatives are helping to fill the gap. — Nikki Brown, PEOPLE.com, 9 June 2022 See More

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15 Aug 2022

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“Sliding scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sliding%20scale. Accessed 16 Aug. 2022.

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