"But I think the committee made a mistake in giving the prize so soon,frankly, because it somewhat discredits and cheapens the whole notion of the Peace Prize because we haven't yet seen if this Obama approach really is going to make a difference in solving problems.
VOA: standard.2009.10.09
The first involves the fear that genetic determinism cheapens human volition.
One reason the strengthening of the yuan will play into the hands of the Chinese consumer is that a stronger exchange rate cheapens import prices, giving consumers greater purchasing power.
But sitting on the plush purple seating on the 120ft yacht Sheleila, Mr Appleyard denies that allowing people onto multi-million-dollar boats for a few dollars a time cheapens his brand.