actual cost
Americannoun
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“Similar to other major carriers, when costs remain elevated, we implement temporary surcharges on our fulfillment fees to recover a portion of the actual cost increases we are experiencing,” Amazon said in the announcement Thursday.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
But states still have leeway to use conservative assumptions, and rates often lag behind actual cost trends when budgets are tight.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025
The cost-of-living adjustment can’t keep up with the actual cost of living, as retirees’ costs climb.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025
The actual cost of a repair to her car was "in the region of £16 to £20" but she had claimed £577.55.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2025
They closely approximate to the actual cost of service, and probably yield a small profit.
From The Development of Rates of Postage An Historical and Analytical Study by Smith, A. D.
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