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    cost of

    US /kɔst ʌv/

    ・

    UK /kɔst ɔv/

    A1
    phr.PhraseThe amount of money required for something.
    The cost of living in London is very high.
    phr.PhraseThe loss or sacrifice involved in achieving something.
    The cost of success is often hard work and dedication.
    phr.PhraseThe expenses incurred in producing a product or service.
    The cost of production has increased due to rising material prices.
    phr.PhraseThe value of the next best alternative that is given up when making a decision.
    The cost of choosing this option is that we will have to forgo other opportunities.

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    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • And I think we should get because we pay approximately 73% of the cost of NATO.

      And I think we should get because we pay approximately 73% of the cost of NATO.

    • THE COST OF NATO, IT'S

      THE COST OF NATO, IT'S

    B1

    Why can’t prices just stay the same?

    07:31Why can’t prices just stay the same?
    • When the cost of borrowing goes up, it becomes more expensive to make investments, to hire people,

      When the cost of borrowing goes up, it becomes more expensive to make investments, to hire people,

    • The cost of deflation is really high, and that's something that we want to avoid.

      The cost of deflation is really high, and that's something that we want to avoid.

    B1

    How Singapore Got So Crazy Rich

    07:01How Singapore Got So Crazy Rich
    • The cost of living has gone up.

      The cost of living has gone up.

    • The cost of living has gone up.

      The cost of living has gone up.

    B1

    Gen Z is reshaping the future of work – here’s how

    08:36Gen Z is reshaping the future of work – here’s how
    • Gen Z's entry into the workplace has been characterized by multiple challenges, from the COVID-19 pandemic to record inflation and a cost-of-living crisis.

      Gen Z's entry into the workplace has been characterized by multiple challenges, from the COVID-19 pandemic to record inflation and a cost-of-living crisis.

    • from the Covid-19 pandemic, to record inflation and a cost of living crisis.

      from the Covid-19 pandemic, to record inflation and a cost of living crisis.

    B1

    RWBY Volume 3: Opening Animation

    01:49RWBY Volume 3: Opening Animation
    • They know the cost of trusting you's obliteration.

      They know the cost of trusting you's obliteration.

    • And now they know the cost of trusting you's obliteration

      And now they know the cost of trusting you's obliteration

    B1

    How to fight climate change with parking lots

    08:32How to fight climate change with parking lots
    • The cost of putting in a solar canopy is going to be 50% to even 100% more than a conventional solar farm.

      The cost of putting in a solar canopy is going to be 50% to even 100% more than a conventional solar farm.

    • This isn't a one size fits all solution, but in good locations where companies can afford the upfront cost of installation.

      This isn't a one size fits all solution, but in good locations where companies can afford the upfront cost of installation.

    B1

    How these buildings made Turkey-Syria’s earthquake so deadly

    06:16How these buildings made Turkey-Syria’s earthquake so deadly
    • According to the World Bank, around 6.7 million residential buildings in Turkey need retrofitting or reconstruction at a cost of $465 billion.

      According to the World Bank, around 6.7 million residential buildings in Turkey need retrofitting or reconstruction at a cost of $465 billion.

    • at a cost of $465 billion.

      at a cost of $465 billion.

    B2

    Food Theory: Costco DOESN’T Save You Money!

    13:53Food Theory: Costco DOESN’T Save You Money!
    • the cost of membership, over the course of the entire year a few pennies at a time on each gallon tub of Gray Poupon that you're  lugging home.

      the cost of membership, over the course of the entire year a few pennies at a time on each gallon tub of Gray Poupon that you're  lugging home.

    • In 2021, they collected $3.9 billion from 61 million members, which means that even when the cost of their products fluctuates or customers are shopping less for a few months because of things like massive inflation, Costco is going to be doing just fine.

      In 2021, they collected $3.9 billion from 61 million members, which means that even when the cost of their products fluctuates or customers are shopping less for a few months because of things like massive inflation, Costco is going to be doing just fine.

    B1

    Buy Now, Pay Later Apps vs. Credit Cards: The Pros and Cons | WSJ

    05:50Buy Now, Pay Later Apps vs. Credit Cards: The Pros and Cons | WSJ
    • If interest rates go up a lot, then they're in trouble because the cost of money's gonna be too high to more than offset with the merchant discount rate.

      If interest rates go up a lot, then they're in trouble because the cost of money's gonna be too high to more than offset with the merchant discount rate.

    • because the cost of money's gonna be too high

      because the cost of money's gonna be too high

    B1

    Why is Switzerland home to so many billionaires?

    07:24Why is Switzerland home to so many billionaires?
    • Switzerland also benefits from a strong Swiss franc, which lowers the cost of foreign goods and services while raising the price of Swiss exports.

      Switzerland also benefits from a strong Swiss franc, which lowers the cost of foreign goods and services while raising the price of Swiss exports.

    • The shift comes as governments face increasing pressure to rein in the so-called billionaire class as many continue to struggle with the cost-of-living crisis.

      The shift comes as governments face increasing pressure to rein in the so-called billionaire class as many continue to struggle with the cost-of-living crisis.

    B1