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[kawst, kost] / kɔst, kɒst /






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"A lot of the charity shops around here, I think maybe because of the cost of living or rents, the prices are really expensive," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Looking forward, Wizz Air Chief Executive Jozsef Varadi aims to focus on core markets, restore the carrier’s full fleet utilization, and maintain discipline in capacity growth and cost control.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

If the insect was left unchecked, the disease could cost the California wine industry $166 million annually, California Department of Food and Agriculture officials said in an email.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Bristol families are increasingly turning to second-hand children's clothing as the cost of living crisis puts growing pressure on budgets, with one shop seeing demand surge.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 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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