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
In 2022 President Xi Jinping said carbon goals shouldn’t come at the expense of energy and food security or the “normal life” of Chinese people.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
The city’s price correction, along with a broader run-up in inventory in Texas, has detracted from Austin’s near-term appeal to builders, many of whom offer buyers incentives at the expense of their margins.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Euphoria has always thrived on viral moments, but some viewers believe certain scenes in season three have been concocted specifically with memes and social media in mind - at the expense of character and plot.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
The publishers agreed to spring for the postage costs, so your total expense is the note or card or whatever.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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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