at a cost
idiom
: by giving up something else
He had achieved fame, but at a cost; he'd lost many friends and no longer talked to anyone in his family.
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Here's how that breaks down. Before April 2, a 100% cotton men's sweater made in China could start at a cost of $6.80 to make.
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Courtney Reagan, CNBC, 5 June 2025
The project was awarded to ROTHA Contracting Company, Inc. at a cost of $14 million on March 26 and is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 2 in Norwich, according to the agency.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
After 10 years, the number of additional decayed teeth would be 53.8 million at a cost of $19.4 billion.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
The assessment, which is being handled by outside consultant Keen Independent Research at a cost of $149,870, aims to set specific goals for reducing disparities, outline steps the city can take and create ways to measure future progress.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
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Courtney Reagan, CNBC, 5 June 2025
The project was awarded to ROTHA Contracting Company, Inc. at a cost of $14 million on March 26 and is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 2 in Norwich, according to the agency.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
After 10 years, the number of additional decayed teeth would be 53.8 million at a cost of $19.4 billion.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
The assessment, which is being handled by outside consultant Keen Independent Research at a cost of $149,870, aims to set specific goals for reducing disparities, outline steps the city can take and create ways to measure future progress.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
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“At a cost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20a%20cost. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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