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expense

[ik-spens] / ɪkˈspɛns /


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Retail investors often end up in higher-cost mutual funds, whereas RIAs can access institutional versions of the same funds — same managers, same strategy — with lower expense ratios.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

“We know that there are still gaps in terms of access to programs and care for our families in Los Angeles, and that this is a really significant expense for families.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

"I see West Ham beating Brentford and Leeds and staying up at the expense of Tottenham," he told Sky Sports.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

“Childcare is the single largest household expense in most states.”

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

Even Leo had stopped making jokes at his expense.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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