costly

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The looming impact of federal Medicaid cuts has reignited a long-simmering, costly battle between California’s medical industry and one of its largest health worker unions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But some economists have criticised the expected hike as it could constrict growth further in the sluggish eurozone by making it more costly for households and businesses to borrow.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Co-housing is gaining popularity in the UK, says the UK Cohousing Network - in a post-pandemic world where loneliness, the housing crisis and costly care are forcing a drive for new solutions.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

I’ll get to how a costly outcome could happen — but first, some basics on overtime.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

These developments eroded the rationale for the costly MTA.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik