at a cost

phrase

: 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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Last fall, then–Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem oversaw the purchase of at least 11 large warehouse properties around the country at a cost totaling more than $1 billion. — Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026 Restored to its vibrant details and colors at a cost of $100,000, it is considered a centerpiece of the hotel. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 The 2025 benefits for Eternal membership at Dragon Con at a cost of $4,500. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 23 July 2026 Those who are determined to find deer get together and annually lease the hunting rights of ranches at a cost of from $150 to $1,500, or even more, per hunter. — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for at a cost

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“At a cost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20a%20cost. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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