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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
Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
The services help cut the cost of the first-round hiring process by one-tenth to about 20 yuan per candidate, said Hong.
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Andrew Keatts, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Lawsuits can drag on for months or years and can cost companies millions in legal fees.
—Hadas Gold, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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The team further suggests that doming smaller-scale tracks, like the half-mile Bristol Motor Speedway, could serve as a manageable prototype, estimating costs at $80 million.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
The services help cut the cost of the first-round hiring process by one-tenth to about 20 yuan per candidate, said Hong.
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
By the numbers: The average gallon of gas in San Diego cost $4.43 in December, the cheapest it's been since Dec. 2022.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Lawsuits can drag on for months or years and can cost companies millions in legal fees.
—Hadas Gold, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Thompson's death sparked a wide social media conversation over frustrations with navigating the U.S. health insurance system, particularly when medical expenses are not covered or insurance claims or requests for care are denied.Sriparna Roy, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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The higher medical expenses have also hit UnitedHealth’s rivals, including Humana and CVS Health’s Aetna, which have seen historic spikes in costs, particularly in their Medicare Advantage plans in part due to seniors seeking more medical care than in the past.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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And given its volatility, any government purchases or sales could have an outsized impact on bitcoin's price.Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Lisa Pauline Mattackal, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Studies show that when physician practices are acquired by hospitals, their prices increase by over 14%.Sally Pipes, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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When ground cinnamon is prepared, some producers may intentionally add lead compounds to enhance the weight or color of the product and, thus, fetch a higher sale price.Katarzyna Kordas, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
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With its legal options narrowing, TikTok’s strategy may now be more focused on politics — but the company’s dream of a Trump reprieve may be far fetched.Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The requirements of global power projection necessarily spread U.S. defense expenditures far thinner.Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
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Boards must take on a long-term perspective when overseeing these capital expenditures, connecting AI investments with the organization’s strategic goals to maximize return on investment (ROI).Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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According to a report by the Financial Times, Kennedy and Oz are considering reevaluating Medicare’s billing codes and cutting fees paid to physicians.David Williams, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, the network will pay $1 million in legal fees to Trump's attorneys.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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Still, for the museum’s director, Chu Xiaobo, allowing visitors to bring their pets was worth all the extra effort.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jeff Staple is embarking on his latest partnership to bring better authentication tools and user experiences to the fashion world.Layla Ilchi, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Cost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cost. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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