costing

Example Sentences

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The fifth inning was a disaster for UCLA, nearly costing the Bruins the win.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Lack of action on childcare is already costing the American economy $172 billion per year, according to data from the business-leader group ReadyNation.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

He added that the cost of living in Jersey exacerbates the difficulties with the average three bedroom house now costing £695,000.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Analysts at Citi said investors were focusing on the gross order value guidance, particularly as DoorDash has a program costing $50 million per quarter to reimburse drivers for increased gasoline costs.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Papin was well aware of this: he proposed to the Royal Society a ship of eighty tons, perhaps 100 feet long, costing ‘but four hundred pounds’ to build.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton