costly

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But IMF economists caution against these measures, which they describe as typically poorly designed and costly.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Asking people to learn something new that goes against prior belief or intuition is costly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Quiet professionals understand that violence is risky and costly, and use it only as a last resort.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Lawyers for police officers reported numerous calls from clients worried their personnel and medical records were exposed, raising the prospect of more costly litigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Territorial empires are tightly controlled but costly to maintain; hegemonic empires are inexpensive to maintain, because the original local rulers incur the costs of administration, but the loose tie between master and vassal encourages rebellion.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann