costly

Example Sentences

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Investors appeared to bless Meta’s plan to vastly increase spending, a contrast from last year when shareholders responded more warily and pushed for more detail on the company’s costly plans.

From The Wall Street Journal

It can be costly and time consuming to replace certain documents.

From MarketWatch

Nuclear power also produces radioactive waste; disposing of it can be costly and comes with environmental risks.

From BBC

Getting the crude to the Chinese refiners has also become more difficult and costly.

From The Wall Street Journal

It would also be costly for the taxpayer, with the last mayoral election costing around £4.7m.

From BBC