as in expensive
commanding a large price
running is one sport that does not require a lot of costly equipment
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Recent Examples of costly
Jason Goldstein, a lawyer for The Onion’s parent company, said in court that the delay after the conclusion of the auction had been costly.
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David Ingram, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
However, filing lawsuits can be difficult, costly and time-consuming.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
Dismantling them would be difficult and costly and, Schieren thinks, unlikely.
—Sarah Sax, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Companies may need to seek alternative suppliers, which can be time-consuming and costly, potentially leading to production delays, Tanya Wade, a senior manager at KPMG, noted via email.
—Edward Segal, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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David Ingram, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
However, filing lawsuits can be difficult, costly and time-consuming.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
Dismantling them would be difficult and costly and, Schieren thinks, unlikely.
—Sarah Sax, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Companies may need to seek alternative suppliers, which can be time-consuming and costly, potentially leading to production delays, Tanya Wade, a senior manager at KPMG, noted via email.
—Edward Segal, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Costly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costly. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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