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Sentence examples for be costly from inspiring English sources

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be costly

adjective

Of high cost; expensive.

  • A costly activity

synonyms

pricy
pricey
dearly-won
dear
high-priced

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SURRENDER can be costly.

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The Economist

That would be costly.

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The Economist

Infractions can be costly.

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The New York Times

Either can be costly.

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The New York Times

It was to be costly.

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Independent

But expansion can be costly.

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The New York Times

It can also be costly.

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The New York Times

They can be costly though.

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Independent

This delay could be costly.

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The New York Times

"That can be costly indeed".

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The New York Times

Could that be costly?

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