at a price
idiom
1
: by losing or giving up something or doing something unpleasant
Success came at a price.
2
: for a very large amount of money
The chocolate is available by mail order, but at a price.
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Now that the thimble’s status has been finalized, museums will get a chance to purchase it at a price determined by the Treasure Valuation Committee.
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Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
And most notably — and perhaps a reflection of the slowdown in EV sales growth over the past few months — the Polestar 3 will start at a price that’s significantly less than the company originally predicted.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Mar. 2024
Failing unanimous approval, the remaining partners typically have a right to acquire the exiting partner’s interest at a price fixed by a formula.
—Ed Hirs, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
The company bought the shares from McMahon at a price of $89.01, per a regulatory filing with the SEC, and the transactions should close this week.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
The vehicle finally arrived last year, but the lowest price version of the truck won't be available until 2025, at a price of about $61,000.
—Hyunjoo Jin, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
All the wines here are by the glass or by the bottle and are at a price point that is friendly.
—Ronnie Koenig, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
The smartphone will begin at a price of £319 for its entry-level 128-gigabyte storage model.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 5 Mar. 2024
The warrants, totalling more than a third of shares outstanding, are not only highly dilutive to other shareholders, but are also immediately exercisable upon closing of the deal at a price of only 1 cent per share.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
And most notably — and perhaps a reflection of the slowdown in EV sales growth over the past few months — the Polestar 3 will start at a price that’s significantly less than the company originally predicted.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Mar. 2024
Failing unanimous approval, the remaining partners typically have a right to acquire the exiting partner’s interest at a price fixed by a formula.
—Ed Hirs, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
The company bought the shares from McMahon at a price of $89.01, per a regulatory filing with the SEC, and the transactions should close this week.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
The vehicle finally arrived last year, but the lowest price version of the truck won't be available until 2025, at a price of about $61,000.
—Hyunjoo Jin, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
All the wines here are by the glass or by the bottle and are at a price point that is friendly.
—Ronnie Koenig, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
The smartphone will begin at a price of £319 for its entry-level 128-gigabyte storage model.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 5 Mar. 2024
The warrants, totalling more than a third of shares outstanding, are not only highly dilutive to other shareholders, but are also immediately exercisable upon closing of the deal at a price of only 1 cent per share.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
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