- present participle of cost.
costing
Example Sentences
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His clients on the street of shame included Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX, the cryptocurrency fraud, which collapsed in 2022, costing investors billions.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
Despite costing four first-round picks, Kessler is still unproven in the NBA.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
"We were standing in front of a shop selling necklaces costing 15,000 euros. It's quite a stark contrast," he added.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
His latest report said health-related economic inactivity was costing Britain around £210bn a year in benefit payments and lost output.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
It was costing him money every time the cab was off the road, in the body shop.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
