costly

IPA: kˈɑstɫi

Examples of "costly" in Sentences

Mr. Obama is most eager to eliminate what he calls "costly tax cuts for oil companies."
Coburn and other Republicans have long tried to strip out federal funds that Murtha earmarked for the center, which they call a costly boondoggle.
McCain criticized Democratic contenders for offering what he called costly universal health care proposals that require too much government regulation.
McCain criticized Democratic contenders for offering what he called costly universal health-care proposals that require too much government regulation.
Congressional Republicans staged a show of unity against what they describe as costly and dangerous government intervention in US health care, marching into the House chamber for a closed-door strategy session.
Fund says VW plans appear to favour Porsche owners * Wealth fund does not openly threaten to sell VW shares * Fund held $450 mln stake in VW at end 2008 By Wojciech Moskwa assets, which it called costly and "unacceptable."
The president's Republican foes in Congress, meanwhile, made a show of united opposition to the legislation, Obama's top domestic goal, and vowed to make every effort to derail what they called a costly and dangerous proposal.