costly

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"This self-regulating behavior helps keep fuel production more stable throughout the day and automates the system, while reducing dependence on batteries and costly external components," he added.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

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

Steel on its own couldn’t afford the costly upgrades and maintenance needed at Mon Valley, which consists of three plants in separate towns south of Pittsburgh.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The priest’s house was older than most, and made of costly bricks.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman