costly
Example Sentences
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Two communication errors on defense proved costly for the Bulldogs, who took a bus from East Los Angeles on Friday, stayed overnight and were set to return after the match.
From Los Angeles Times
When the light triggers the reaction, it sets off a self sustaining chain process that forms carbon-carbon bonds under mild conditions without toxic or costly reagents.
From Science Daily
Current production methods consume large amounts of costly material while delivering relatively modest yields.
From Science Daily
If they do enter the war - at some point - it could be very costly for them, and threaten the fragile stability of Iraq.
From BBC
Another order called on federal agencies to incentivize state and local governments to cut costly mandates and speed up permits.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
