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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After the clash, Geralt is knighted for his bravery, fulfilling his oldest fantasy—but at a cost.
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Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Built at a cost of $720 million, the Brutalist concrete structure was designed by Peter Zumthor.
—News Desk, Artforum, 30 Oct. 2025
The technology would be installed for at least one year at a cost of $1,700, with help available for people below a certain income level.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Each bamboo home comes with a DIY manual, instructing users on how to assemble the structure in just seven days at a cost of around US$1,000 to $1,300.
—New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
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Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Built at a cost of $720 million, the Brutalist concrete structure was designed by Peter Zumthor.
—News Desk, Artforum, 30 Oct. 2025
The technology would be installed for at least one year at a cost of $1,700, with help available for people below a certain income level.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Each bamboo home comes with a DIY manual, instructing users on how to assemble the structure in just seven days at a cost of around US$1,000 to $1,300.
—New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
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