at the cost of
idiom
: by giving up or hurting (something else)
She completed the project on time but at the cost of her health.
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Fernandez fought hard to get to Chelsea, at the cost of any lingering goodwill from Benfica, despite the huge financial windfall his sale delivered.
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Liam Twomey, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Now, as hundreds more agents have been dispatched to immigration enforcement, those officials worry that the new task forces will focus on rounding up undocumented immigrants who have any sort of criminal record at the cost of more significant organized crime investigations.
—Tim Golden, ProPublica, 25 June 2025
Statement credits The revamp of the Chase Sapphire Reserve comes with a bunch more statement credits, plus perks like complimentary hotel elite status — notably all at the cost of a $245 increase in the annual fee.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 24 June 2025
Stamina: These types out-spin any other type, at the cost of attack and defense.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 June 2025
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Liam Twomey, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Now, as hundreds more agents have been dispatched to immigration enforcement, those officials worry that the new task forces will focus on rounding up undocumented immigrants who have any sort of criminal record at the cost of more significant organized crime investigations.
—Tim Golden, ProPublica, 25 June 2025
Statement credits The revamp of the Chase Sapphire Reserve comes with a bunch more statement credits, plus perks like complimentary hotel elite status — notably all at the cost of a $245 increase in the annual fee.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 24 June 2025
Stamina: These types out-spin any other type, at the cost of attack and defense.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 June 2025
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“At the cost of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20cost%20of. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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