as in expensive
commanding a large price
running is one sport that does not require a lot of costly equipment
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Today, that’s still a very inefficient and costly process.
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Ars Technica, 12 Feb. 2025
Additionally, engaging in a fair and open bidding process would ensure that Naperville ratepayers receive the best possible deal, rather than committing to an outdated and costly energy source.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
And experts caution that exploiting mineral reserves could be a costly and prolonged process, with new surveys needed to accurately assess their potential.
—Constant Méheut, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
While a single autonomous trading algorithm malfunction in 2012 caused Knight Capital to lose $440 million in just 45 minutes, general purpose AI systems are likely to be deployed far more widely across sectors, multiplying the potential for costly accidents.
—Henry Papadatos, TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
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Ars Technica, 12 Feb. 2025
Additionally, engaging in a fair and open bidding process would ensure that Naperville ratepayers receive the best possible deal, rather than committing to an outdated and costly energy source.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
And experts caution that exploiting mineral reserves could be a costly and prolonged process, with new surveys needed to accurately assess their potential.
—Constant Méheut, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
While a single autonomous trading algorithm malfunction in 2012 caused Knight Capital to lose $440 million in just 45 minutes, general purpose AI systems are likely to be deployed far more widely across sectors, multiplying the potential for costly accidents.
—Henry Papadatos, TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Costly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costly. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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