costliness

Example Sentences

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“This understates the costliness to U.S. households though, because tariffs also allow non-importing firms to raise their prices if they’re competing with imports,” Bivens said.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

It’s likely that the four-star product is higher quality despite its lower rating, because its costliness weighed down its reviews.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

But the costliness of the move also made it feel just a little more luxurious.

From The Verge • Sep. 8, 2022

Despite the density and costliness of Manhattan real estate, the city continues to find ways to incorporate green spaces into the urban jungle.

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2022

The most expensive and those which from their exceeding size, and costliness, are regarded as the most sumptuous furniture of the mansion, are composed of a variety of materials.

From Nicotiana Or The Smoker's and Snuff-Taker's Companion by Meller, Henry James