"they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour"
"the rate of change was faster than expected"
"a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5"
"he lived at a fast pace"
"he works at a great rate"
"the pace of events accelerated"
"the literacy rate"
"the retention rate"
"the dropout rate"
"how would you rank these students?"
"The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide"
"This bond rates highly"
"How would you rate his chances to become President?"
"Gold was rated highly among the Romans"