1.   The term structure of interest rates is the relationship between the rates of return on bonds with different maturity dates.

2.   In this section we shall examine the relationship between some of those yield measures and bonds which have different maturities but are otherwise similar.

3.   There was great diversity in the density of parietal cells between specimens of different maturities.

4.   According to the yield curve, which compares the returns of bonds of different maturities, such bonds currently offer more return relative to risk than do other bonds.

5.   By working out a string of forward rates for different maturities, a forward yield curve can be derived.

6.   He stressed the importance of balancing different maturities to maintain control of short-term interest rates.

7.   He was referring to the shape of the yield curve, which is formed by plotting yields on government securities of different maturities.

8.   The central bank lowered the interest rate at which it sells its debt for different maturities by one percentage point.

9.   The new debentures will have a different maturity and call date, as well as a different number of Chevron shares for which it can be exchanged.

10.   The sale will likely consist of several parts with different maturities, a person familiar with the sale said.