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"Costly" in a Sentence (15 examples)
The broccoli is either costly or of poor quality.
This computer will prove costly in the long run.
The Japanese distribution system, characterized by layers of wholesale, is complex and costly.
Salt was a rare and costly commodity in ancient times.
Parking fines are very costly.
With his income, he cannot afford the costly dinners.
He made many costly purchases.
It is costly and politically difficult to continue this conflict.
The superior gratification derived from the use and contemplation of costly and supposedly beautiful products is, commonly, in great measure a gratification of our sense of costliness masquerading under the name of beauty.
Why did you get such a costly dictionary?
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In the early days troubles were experienced with oscillation from the rod drive and with the transformers, but were overcome later, and these machines performed useful service until superseded by more modern locomotives less costly in maintenance.
Individual mistakes proved costly for Wigan who, particularly after the half-time introduction of Hugo Rodallega, dominated for long periods.
Since sexual relationships are more costly for female primates – they bear the kids – females are the choosier sex.
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