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as in expense
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
the newlyweds spared no cost in building the kitchen of their dreams
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as in price
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
we can't afford the cost of a house just yet, so we're renting an apartment
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as in to fetch
to have a price of
the raffle tickets cost a dollar each
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Recent Examples of cost
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Powell corrected Trump in front of reporters about the cost of the project, with the tension between the two men palpable.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Stephanie Dhue,sharon Epperson,jessica Dickler, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Many parents struggle to afford care, and that struggle is costing Miami-Dade County’s economy nearly a billion dollars a year.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
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Researchers at the University of Manchester, led by Professor Thomas Anthopoulos, have successfully stabilized perovskite solar cells, which could help move the low-cost technology into the global mass market.
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At 10%, those same payments could pay off the debt in 32 months and cost just $1,004 in interest.
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But longer-term expenses, such as insurance and facility maintenance, are carried by the property’s owners.—
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Uniforms are supplied; no out of pocket expenses.—
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The developments come as global oil markets face a supply overhang that has weighed on prices in the past year.—
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Replace your old garden hose nozzle with this one for only $6, and make sure to stock up on solar lighting before prices spike in spring.—
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And crude isn’t fetching the kind of prices that would make this kind of investment an easy call.—
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The top 10 auction performers collectively realized roughly $225 million, with each car fetching an astonishing eight-figure sum.—
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There are more than 53 dairy processing plants either being built or adding capacity in the United States, representing some $10 billion of capital expenditure, Boyd said.—
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There are more than 53 dairy processing plants either being built or adding capacity in the United States, representing some $10 billion of capital expenditure, Boyd said.—
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Most Google Voice calls made in the United States to other users in the United States or Canada are free; however, some domestic and international calls have a fee.—
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The governor has promised no new taxes and fees, meaning painful cuts could be ahead.—
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Made from durable and shock-absorbing materials, this sturdy and compact charger can power up to six devices at the same time, bringing an iPhone 15 back to 65 percent power in just 30 minutes.—
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Hogan said bringing his children to the protest was a way to teach them civic engagement outside the classroom.—
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“Cost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cost. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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