How to Use sliding scale in a Sentence

sliding scale

noun
  • The program is paid for by the abusers on a sliding scale basis.
    Tracy Maness, Houston Chronicle, 22 Mar. 2018
  • They can all be placed on a sliding scale of weird and anxious.
    refinery29.com, 22 Jan. 2021
  • The amount of the fine is based on a sliding scale according to the players’ base salary.
    oregonlive, 5 June 2021
  • The cost of the camp is based on a sliding scale of annual income.
    Julia Preszler, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Apr. 2018
  • Since then, the rest of the costs have been paid by enrollment fees, which are on a sliding scale.
    John-John Williams Iv, baltimoresun.com, 16 Nov. 2021
  • The prices are on a sliding scale, and children under 18 are free.
    Staff Report, NOLA.com, 2 Dec. 2020
  • Admission is pay-what-you-can, with a sliding scale of free to $50.
    Chris Richards, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Costs would be on a sliding scale; some residents would be able to get help for free.
    Matt Canham, The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 Oct. 2021
  • The sliding scale would have to be adjusted but the percentages, of course, would still add up to 100.
    Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Jan. 2023
  • 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
  • Floor area limits vary from city to city and some cities offer a sliding scale based on lot sizes.
    Maggie Angst, The Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2019
  • In that case, seek out providers who offer sliding scale rates, or shop around and compare.
    Brittany Vargas, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2023
  • The centers are open most of the workday and charge based on a sliding scale that corresponds to parental income.
    Bryce Covert, The New Republic, 1 May 2018
  • Fees are charged on a sliding scale, depending on need.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 Jan. 2022
  • The cost of service is provided on a sliding scale, starting at $7 base rate plus $2.50 a mile.
    Joshua Emerson Smith, sandiegouniontribune.com, 25 Apr. 2018
  • Most of the families pay the lowest tuition on its sliding scale, about $30 to $50 for a two-week session.
    Markian Hawryluk, CNN, 3 Aug. 2019
  • Warren wants to use some of that money to pay for universal child care on a sliding scale.
    Emily Bazelon, New York Times, 17 June 2019
  • Then, Southern Company will assume a greater and greater share of the costs on a sliding scale as the project runs more over budget.
    Megan Geuss, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2018
  • At the bottom of each page, a sliding scale allows users to change the model who appears wearing the garments.
    Steff Yotka, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2020
  • The amount is based on a sliding scale of your income, capped at no more than 64 percent of the state average weekly wage.
    Katie Johnston, BostonGlobe.com, 22 June 2018
  • Point accrual from flying is based on the cost of the ticket, on a sliding scale based on the member's status.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Services will be available to New Yorkers on a sliding scale.
    Katie Honan, WSJ, 8 Jan. 2019
  • In this way, retirement becomes a sliding scale of sorts.
    Steve Booren, The Denver Post, 16 June 2019
  • Tickets will be available at the door on a sliding scale starting at $10 (cash only).
    Ben Crandell, sun-sentinel.com, 19 May 2021
  • Imagine these opposing needs on two sides of a sliding scale.
    Csaba Toth, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2021
  • The cities with really solid drag scenes: The thing is, everything has a sliding scale, right?
    Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2022
  • This would create a sliding scale that would somewhat mitigate the cost to users of lesser means.
    Alex Salkever, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2018
  • Probstein will charge you a sliding scale of consignment rates.
    The Enquirer, 13 Aug. 2021
  • The benefits would be on a sliding scale but could be as high as $600 per month per child, with the state sending payments directly to Minnesota child care providers.
    Rachel M. Cohen, Vox, 21 May 2024
  • Some airlines use a sliding scale of fees for extra charges like seat selection and pricing for award trips using frequent flier miles—the more in-demand the route or travel window, the higher the cost for these services.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2024

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