expense

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And, despite many headlines to the contrary, JPMorgan Chase says that 90% of households can afford to cover a $400 emergency expense.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Whether this was the only input used or one of many, valuing a lender using a multiple of Ebitda is unusual because it ignores interest expense, which is a lender’s primary cost.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

That same day he was transferred to the Bluebell Rehabilitation Unit "at the taxpayers' expense" and was discharged two weeks later, the court was told.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

After a gain of 376 seats, nearly all of them at Labour’s expense, the Greens are players on the U.K.’s political map for the first time.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

The publishers agreed to spring for the postage costs, so your total expense is the note or card or whatever.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman