at the cost of

phrase

: by giving up or hurting (something else)

She completed the project on time but at the cost of her health.

Examples of at the cost of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Too many executives have been able to disregard the recommendations of their sustainability colleagues, finding ways of delaying difficult but inevitable decisions and avoiding short-term pain at the cost of longer-term gain. — Johannes Teyssen, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026

In my assessment, Hegseth is building a military that fits a narrow ideological view at the cost of its service members’ safety and well-being. — Jeremiah Favara, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

Wide receiver Andrew Armstrong led all receivers in the finale with eight targets and five catches for 54 yards, making a case to stick as a seventh receiver — potentially at the cost of a fourth tight end or 10th offensive lineman. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

In addition to the equity stake, the US State Department has the right to purchase 20% of the Venezuelan oil produced by NABEP at the cost of production. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for at the cost of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove