at the cost of
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: by giving up or hurting (something else)
She completed the project on time but at the cost of her health.
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In a May 21 story, The Guardian US alleged that the health care giant saved money at the cost of nursing home residents’ health.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 June 2025
In their view, Gaza is part of the Land of Israel to which the country has a natural right, and both the territory’s terrorist organizations and its civilian population are part of the threat that has to be removed—even at the cost of sacrificing the remaining hostages.
—Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
No one can deny the truth of what happened: Bobby chose to save Chimney’s life at the cost of his own.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Playing to Polis’ support of free markets and saving people money, the two lawmakers accused landlords using algorithms of interfering with the housing market, at the cost of renters.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2025
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 June 2025
In their view, Gaza is part of the Land of Israel to which the country has a natural right, and both the territory’s terrorist organizations and its civilian population are part of the threat that has to be removed—even at the cost of sacrificing the remaining hostages.
—Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
No one can deny the truth of what happened: Bobby chose to save Chimney’s life at the cost of his own.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Playing to Polis’ support of free markets and saving people money, the two lawmakers accused landlords using algorithms of interfering with the housing market, at the cost of renters.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2025
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“At the cost of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20cost%20of. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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