operating costs

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The law, which came into force in July 2025, introduced protections against harmful online content, with Ofcom's operating costs for carrying out its online safety work funded by tech firms.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Officials and industry reports indicate that the airline’s final breakdown was accelerated by a spike in operating costs tied to global energy market disruptions, alongside long-standing debt burdens that limited its ability to recover.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Apple has been ramping up its internal AI investments, as seen through its 23.7% jump in operating costs relative to a year before.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

When robo-taxis take a larger share, and ride-hailing pricing falls closer to their operating costs, it will likely be cheaper per mile than owning a car.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Only a month earlier, Lawrence had given him preliminary estimates of $750,000 for construction and another $250,000 for operating costs over a ten-year period.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik