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[kawst, kost] / kɔst, kɒst /






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Krungthai Card has said that the acquisition is aimed at supporting its strategic plan to improve operating cost management and create new revenue opportunities, the analyst notes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

The peak of $125,000 in October 2025 was at a cycle high of 1.4 times marginal cost.

From MarketWatch Aug. 27, 2026

The 41-year-old said many factors including Brexit, the pandemic and the rising cost of living prompted by ongoing conflict around the world had pushed up the prices associated with running the business.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

Despite the rising cost of flying, the airline said "resilient" travel demand would boost revenue in the months ahead as people prioritise travel.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

“Such a pleasure to meet you, Ambassador. I mean—Mr. Ambassador. That’s a lovely suit. Very expensive. I won’t ask about the cost because if I do, you’ll know I can’t afford it.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

The Philippine central bank raised interest rates for the third straight meeting Thursday, seeking to keep inflation under control as higher energy prices threaten to push up costs across the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

While the festival’s total donation pool is yet unclear, Rodrigo has said that all artists on the lineup are performing for free, though production and staffing costs for a fest this size will be substantial.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

Australian airline Qantas said Thursday it expects fuel costs to stay high, after the Middle East war pushed up prices and led to a slump in annual net profits.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

Secondly, for Goldman, the company’s forecast of gross margin of 72% to 73% in fiscal year 2028 is likely to put investors’ worries over high spending costs at ease.

From MarketWatch Aug. 27, 2026

I can't even guess how much it costs to live here, but it must be a lot.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon

Andrew said any changes must be "backed by a clear, credible and fully costed plan that delivers better care for the public and value for taxpayers".

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Wales Green Party leader Anthony Slaughter said some of his plans had been costed.

From BBC Apr. 28, 2026

Findlay told the event in Edinburgh: "This manifesto is our most detailed plan ever for making that vision a reality. It is comprehensive, costed and credible."

From BBC Apr. 7, 2026

Ap Iorwerth told BBC Wales that his plans are "carefully costed" and "deliverable".

From BBC Mar. 30, 2026

“Don’t see how. When my daddy died last year this April it costed one hundred and fifty dollars. ’

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison

The Shahed—a deceptively simple and destructive flying wedge of fiberglass, microchips and explosives costing as little as $20,000—helps show how weapons proliferation has changed, and why tapping global supply chains is now so important.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

Many of her customers add sides of garlic shrimp or honey jerk chicken, with full-size protein sides costing between $7 and $10.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

Research from charity the Children's Society found 68% of parents across north-west England said this year's school holidays were costing more than last year's.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Cassidy declined to revisit his vote, instead arguing that Trump’s policy will “decrease immunization rates” while being “less convenient and costing families more.”

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

My bank balance was down to $133.26, with each copy costing a dime, but like Mrs. Smith had said, got to go big.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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