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Free sign upThe phrase "alone cost" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to express the cost of something when considered in isolation, but it lacks clarity and proper grammatical structure.
Example: "The alone cost of the project was higher than expected."
Alternatives: "sole cost" or "individual cost".
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Tellapart alone cost about $533m.
The first test-well alone cost $240m.
The inspection alone cost building owners $300m.
(The pilot alone cost nearly $20 million).
The chassis alone cost $50,000.
The DOD alone cost over $700bn.
The kitchen alone cost $36,000.
The tent alone cost £25,000.
"The patent alone cost $5,000.
Printing alone cost nearly $318,000.
The study alone cost $600,000.
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