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  • plural of cost.
  • present tense form of cost (3rd person singular).

costs





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Because of its confidence in victory, the company has recorded accounting costs for just $520 million of the $20 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

Protesters also questioned Hyundai’s use of robots at World Cup venues and the tournament’s impact on local workers, including allegations of labor exploitation and rising housing costs in host cities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

Because sodium is far more abundant and widely available than lithium, manufacturers could potentially lower raw material costs while reducing long-term supply chain risks.

From Science Daily • Jun. 21, 2026

“For a data center, you buy machines in the beginning—this is where you invest—but then most of the costs come from the electricity bill down the line.”

From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026

My dad is that guy who avoids going to doctors at all costs.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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