at a cost
idiom
: by giving up something else
He had achieved fame, but at a cost; he'd lost many friends and no longer talked to anyone in his family.
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All employees can enroll their children, as long as space allows, at a cost that’s generally 35% to 40% lower than KinderCare’s normal rate, says Matt Krystofiak, the Venetian’s chief human resources officer.
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Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2024
Last September, Torrance extended the company’s contract through Oct. 7, 2024, at a cost of roughly $79,000, according to a city document attached to PETA’s letter.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
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Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2024
Last September, Torrance extended the company’s contract through Oct. 7, 2024, at a cost of roughly $79,000, according to a city document attached to PETA’s letter.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
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“At a cost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20a%20cost. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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