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as in expense
the loss or penalty involved in achieving a goal I finished the project, but the price was losing a night's sleep

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as in reward
something offered or given in return for a service performed there was a price on the criminal's head

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verb

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Noun
Since the pandemic, numerous polls and surveys have showed that Americans feel sour about the economy amid higher prices and interest rates, despite data showing that the job market remains in good shape and that the economy has continued to grow at a healthy pace. Bryan Mena, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024 The ballot question has been fiercely opposed by the restaurant industry, which warns passage will lead to higher menu prices for consumers, and will force restaurants to cut staff or even close. USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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While stocks are expected to suffer from the political turmoil caused by the loss, analysts said investors had been expecting the defeat and it had been priced into the markets. Ian Mount, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024 Good & Gather turkeys will be priced at 79 cents per pound, which is a 20% discount from last year and the lowest cost in four years, according to a press release. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for price 

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“Price.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/price. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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