costly

Example Sentences

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The looming impact of federal Medicaid cuts has reignited a long-simmering, costly battle between California’s medical industry and one of its largest health worker unions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

To make sure you arrive in time for each wedding, I’d save the price of one round-trip ticket just in case you need to make a costly flight change.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Cobolli could not cope with either in the opening exchanges and, while he warmed to the task in the second set, the slow start proved costly.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The electricity generated this way is costly, but companies racing to develop AI are willing to pay higher prices.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Her body was locked up tight, years ago, by the boundaries of her costly liberty.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver