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The phrase "a hefty cost for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the significant expense associated with a particular action, decision, or item.
Example: "Investing in renewable energy may come with a hefty cost for initial setup, but the long-term savings are worth it."
Alternatives: "a significant price for" or "a substantial expense for".
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You might not realize it, but shopping that comes with a minimal price tag for us often comes with a hefty cost for the factory workers who make these inexpensive items.
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This is more than can be said for Barack Obama's plan, which would expand coverage, but at a hefty cost.
For Willian Barboza, it was speeding in the Village of Liberty in upstate New York that carried a hefty cost.
In fact, that is exactly what is happening, and at a hefty cost to the developer.
Top-shelf lingerie may be airy and insubstantial, but it comes at a hefty cost.
Current radio frequency power amplifiers in 3G base stations have very high power consumption leading to a hefty cost and negative environmental impact.
It is easier for them to avoid defending matters that don't threaten core educational principles than to risk losing the cases at a hefty cost.
However, doing so does not do much damage as can be seen in Fig. 2. For example, inequality is not reduced much by moving from r=8 to 15 but comes at a hefty cost (about 1/3) in terms of efficiency.
Your $20,000 could end up costing you $7,000 or 35%--a hefty price for the use of your money.
We all may pay a hefty price for your "savings".
And he has paid a hefty price for it.
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