costliest
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It was reported to be the costliest documentary film of all time, even with production costs undisclosed.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
Later in the year, Jaguar Land Rover was attacked, in what became the costliest cyber event in UK history.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
"It's very expensive to run a war," he said, noting that on a day-to-day basis, the Iran conflict "has to be up there with the costliest interventions the US has undertaken from a financial perspective."
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
Of the eight costliest settlements involving the county, six involved the Sheriff’s Department.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026
Exquisite in its size, perfect in its shape, the stone was lovelier than the finest pearl and more gorgeous than the costliest jewel.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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