expense

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Burden internalized this pattern, of foregrounding the importance of the paterfamilias at the expense of real intimacy, of keeping up appearances despite the private pain.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

They explore how Top Model’s central promise—a fast track to a career in the fashion industry—was ultimately an illusion used to make great television at the expense of the contestants.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Fuel costs are the airline group's single biggest expense and accounted for around 30% of its spending in recent months, the spokesperson added.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The companies expect to achieve $500 million of annual pre-tax expense synergies on a run rate basis by the end of 2028, which represents about 10% of the combined company’s expense base.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The conductor asked her for the five-cent fare, and Anthony said in a loud voice, “I am traveling at the expense of the government. Ask him for my fare.”

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling