at the cost of
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: by giving up or hurting (something else)
She completed the project on time but at the cost of her health.
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This vulnerable, largely immigrant workforce faces intense pressure to make deliveries as quickly as possible, often at the cost of safety — their own and others.
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Ydanis Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2025
But leaders need to resist the allure of full automation at the cost of buyer experience.
—Aaron Biggs, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The study looked at the cost of living, property ownership, lifestyle, and healthcare, as well as visa access, taxation, and safety.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2025
In terms of functionality, backless designs like mules and slides boast convenience and air flow, but often at the cost of support and a secure fit.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
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Ydanis Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2025
But leaders need to resist the allure of full automation at the cost of buyer experience.
—Aaron Biggs, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The study looked at the cost of living, property ownership, lifestyle, and healthcare, as well as visa access, taxation, and safety.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2025
In terms of functionality, backless designs like mules and slides boast convenience and air flow, but often at the cost of support and a secure fit.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for at the cost of
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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 25 Aug. 2025.
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