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"often at the expense" is a correct phrase and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that someone or something is being negatively affected or sacrificed in order to achieve something else. Example: "I always prioritize my work over my personal life, often at the expense of my relationships."
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It is accused of lacking transparency and stripping assets, often at the expense of jobs.
They have shed costs, often at the expense of their own employees and retirees.
Parasites typically benefit from such relationships, often at the expense of the host organisms.
Legislators tried to ease their burden, often at the expense of their bigger competitors.
Small schools provide nurturance, but often at the expense of variety.
Burnt Shadows is dense with history and principle, often at the expense of lightness of touch.
"Because the big stories capture the intermittent viewer, often at the expense of the regular viewer.
Pramoedya's story moves quickly, but often at the expense of credibility.
As tends to happen with in-group humour, it was often at the expense of others.
Labor unions have shrunk; all else equal, unionized workers earn more, often at the expense of corporate profits.
The pull factors included new opportunities for better living, often at the expense of original inhabitants elsewhere.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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