expense

Example Sentences

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They avoid hospitals, often at the expense of their own family’s health.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

This applies to paying for housing, childcare, weddings — any large expense they offer to help cover.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

A major impediment to investment in business expansion and hiring across Europe is the expense of layoffs if the expansion project fails.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Launched in 2013, it boasts an expense ratio of 0.35%.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

That the committee would view the expense of this ball and other Millet events as frivolous seemed certain.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson