costly

Example Sentences

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Chip makers can focus on designing the best chips, while avoiding the costly and messy business of actually producing them.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Car companies are also erasing billions from their balance sheets as they walk back costly electric-vehicle investments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Wong immediately delivered the wicket as England showed glimpses of fighting back, but their lack of control after Bell's opening burst proved too costly.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

They may simply not vote in the Senate race, which could be nearly as costly.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

That notion was too costly for a man like him.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee