The bank discount rate normalizes by the face value of the security and understates the true yield earned by investors. |
We've learnt at The Sunday Times never to take manufacturers' claims for top speed and acceleration at face value. |
If you're an extreme utilitarian, you might just accept the calculation at face value and waste the little guy. |
I don't know why people sell perfectly good stamps below face value when you can always use them to mail letters. |
The Times article accepts the claims of military intelligence at face value. |
It is a condition of sale that tickets are not sold on for more than their face value. |