costliest
Example Sentences
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It was among the costliest civil disturbances in American history.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
This is probably the least costly option, but also the costliest politically.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Local enthusiasm for the tournament had fallen away after co-hosts the United States were knocked out by Belgium on July 6, but tickets for the final still became the costliest in US sporting history.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
The final-mile deliveries are typically the costliest part of supply chains, and in rural areas, costs go up due to the lack of density.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
When Cortes and his Indian allies finally attacked, the Mexica resisted so fiercely despite their weakness that the siege has often been described as the costliest battle in history—casualty estimates range up to 100,000.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
