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

Of the eight costliest settlements involving the county, six involved the Sheriff’s Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Natural disasters in North America caused the costliest damage, with overall losses at $133 billion, and insured losses $93 billion, according to the report.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

When Cortes and his Indian allies finally attacked, the Mexica resisted so fiercely despite their weakness that the siege has often been described as the costliest battle in history—casualty estimates range up to 100,000.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann