cost

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According to recent data from the AfDB, the currencies of 29 African countries have already depreciated, increasing the cost of servicing external debt, making imports more expensive and reducing foreign exchange reserves,

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

In 1967, a household countertop microwave made its debut; it cost less than $500.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Psychologists are increasingly finding that such a frictionless life comes at a cost.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Palantir’s months-long free customer pilots had no guarantee of a payoff, and it wasn’t uncommon for paying customers to cancel their contracts due to the high cost of Palantir’s products.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 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