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[kawst, kost] / kɔst, kɒst /






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It also referenced aneutronic fuels as being a potential source of “perhaps the greatest cost savings.”

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The company resolved 405 claims for a total cost of $57.2 million, more than double the number of claims and their costs in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

She dedicated her victory to the "thousands of ordinary citizens" made to similarly prove their innocence at "the cost of economic and emotional ruin".

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Among several approaches, the road map pointed to a unique reactor concept — field-reversed configurations, “which could significantly reduce the cost of fusion power.”

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

“Only cost you a scoop of grain,” said Kessler.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff




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