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Recent Examples of costly The most common tests for Alzheimer’s disease involve using a needle to collect spinal fluid or conducting a PET brain scan, which can be costly and expose patients to radiation. Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 23 May 2025 One big problem had been the costly deal with GOP lawmakers from New York and other high-tax states to quadruple the $10,000 deduction for state and local taxes, called SALT, to $40,000 for incomes up to $500,000, which was included in the final product. Lisa Mascaro, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025 Rather than revisiting or adjusting these costly mandates, Moore has added to the burden — creating new state agencies and setting a goal of hiring 10,000 new state employees. Justin Ready, Baltimore Sun, 21 May 2025 These plaques are a hallmark of Alzheimer's and previously required either costly positron emission tomography (PET) scans, or invasive spinal fluid analysis for confirmation. Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for costly
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Adjective
  • There are also individuals who either stop using credit cards or avoid them altogether because of high interest rates or fees, which can make carrying a balance expensive.
    Rick Watkin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • Many products were expensive, hard to use, and failed to deliver on their promises.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 20 May 2025
Adjective
  • Time is our most valuable resource, yet many professionals still struggle to manage it effectively.
    Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • Each team is given an equal budget and must strategically acquire the most valuable prizes, all while aiming to reach the final round and claim the grand prize.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 15 May 2025

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“Costly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costly. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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