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[kawst, kost] / kɔst, kɒst /






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If Geely secures a 150,000-unit capacity at the Valencia plant, which has an annual capacity of about 400,000 vehicles, it could cost just 10% to 20% of building a new factory, according to Citi estimates.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Meanwhile, stations cost millions to build and owners have trouble getting reliable fuel deliveries.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Cali's mayor, Alejandro Eder, estimated that the reconstruction of Colombia's third-largest city will cost at least $3.2 billion.

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

Their replica shirts cost £55, but Spirit have already exhausted the supply they had earmarked for both 2026 and 2027.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

“Those would also cost you two bolts,” I say.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri

Core prices excluding volatile food and energy costs increased by 1.9% from a year earlier after rising 1.8% in June.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

They contend the costs and energy demands of producing and distributing it make it inferior to batteries in almost every case.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

But this may shift, and so Goldman has run a screen for companies currently deemed most likely to benefit from AI adoption, with a particular focus on how the technology may reduce labor costs.

From MarketWatch Aug. 17, 2026

Straddling different segments of the gas sector often enables companies to reduce costs and capture a larger share of profits realized at different stages of the fuel supply chain, the analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

“It costs a little over six thousand dollars,” Georgie continued.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

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

Exactly how the money would be spent was left to be decided at a later date - with the long overdue and disputed Defence Investment Plan promising to provide the full costed shopping list.

From BBC Jun. 13, 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

Millar said his "raft of credible and fully costed positive policies" for Wales included cutting income tax by a penny in the pound, and cutting waiting lists in the NHS by declaring a health emergency.

From BBC Feb. 13, 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

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

Some individuals are using GoFundMe to help them buy prosthetics costing between $3,500 and $30,000.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

“It’s costing jobs. It’s costing a lot of uncertainty for a lot of our employees, for Warner Bros. employees,” Delrahim said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Plus, the ‘Jury Duty’ scam costing Americans thousands, and why so many celebrities are finding themselves a private-equity boyfriend.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

“I know the first revival is free, but the rest must be costing your parents a fortune.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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