expense
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The Mayor of Windsor, Drew Dilkins, said he would like the bridge to open but not at the expense of significant trade or economic concessions from the federal government.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
If he was to replay that scene in his head almost four years on, he would surely find it difficult not to chuckle at his own expense.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The expense of eating out far outpaced grocery price hikes in recent years, making the value gap hard to ignore.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Five other funds on the list have temporary expense waivers in place:
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Had she really bested Old Tallow, and at whose expense?
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
Vocabulary lists containing expense
Personal Finance and Financial Literacy - Introductory
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Personal Finance and Financial Literacy - High School
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Personal Finance and Financial Literacy - Middle School
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