expense

Example Sentences

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They avoid hospitals, often at the expense of their own family’s health.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

This applies to paying for housing, childcare, weddings — any large expense they offer to help cover.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The Investor share class, with a $3,000 minimum investment, has an annual expense ratio of 0.24%.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

College is a shorter-term expense, and one his children could help shoulder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

When they had everything that Irela thought Lupita needed, Irela led the way to the store’s café, where she ordered a chocolate ice-cream sundae at Lupita’s expense.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty