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cost

[kawst, kost] / kɔst, kɒst /






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“The cost of everything is already going up, and now I have to try and figure out potentially a $1,200 student loan bill.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

The mum-of-two initially looked into the allurion gastric balloon, otherwise known as the gastric 'pill' balloon, but said was worried it may be a step too far and cost too much.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The higher cost of filling up at the pump has put more stress particularly on millions of middle- and lower-income earners who drive to work every day.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

The internal debate over resuming the war comes after Pentagon officials informed Congress this week that the conflict, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, had cost taxpayers $25 billion thus far.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

It was a victory won at a cost of more than 4,000 American lives.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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