expense
Example Sentences
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Visiting my grandchildren is worth the expense to me, especially while I am still healthy enough to travel.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
When he did play, at the expense of the one signing who was playing well at that point, Ekitike, he looked listless and off the pace, poor value for money at such an exorbitant fee.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
RBC analysts noted that interest in defense and AI dominated markets last year—at the expense of environmental, social, and governance themes, which saw a slowdown in investor inflows.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Underdog declined to comment on the matter other than to point out that the company has pulled comical stunts at the expense of members of the sports world.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
“What’ll you drink, Mr. Gargery? At my expense? To top up with?”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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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