costly

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The surge in the dollar this year is also problematic since it makes gold more costly and less appealing to international buyers.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

“There is no universal long-term-care financing. This is a space that is super costly — and there’s no answer for the families, the spouses, sons and daughters who are providing care,” Zissimopoulos said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

Faricy said that some of Slate’s biggest advantages are what it doesn’t have: a paint shop for vehicles and a metal-stamping plant, both costly expenses for an automaker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Mexico, however, won back their cheers when it capitalized on South Korea’s costly mistake and converted it into a goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Erudite is the coldest of the five Knowledge is a costly thing....

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth