as in cost
to have a price of
the house is selling for $200,000
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The retirement age was first set at 70, then lowered to 65, chosen so that the first national pension system could offer generous benefits and cost the state virtually nothing.—
Jon Sabes,
Fortune,
7 June 2026 -
To win control of the Senate, defeating Collins is key for Democrats, some of whom fear that Platner's controversies could cost them the race.—
Ford McCracken,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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The landmark 57-room residential complex in Los Altos fetched a purchase price of $43 million, according to documents filed on June 9 with the Santa Clara County Recorder’s Office.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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As a result, the one-of-a-kind car is fetched $815,000 on the block, Hypebeast reported.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 May 2026
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“Sold (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sold%20%28for%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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