actual cost
Americannoun
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The actual cost of obtaining new coverage depends heavily on factors such as age, health and smoking history, as well as other underwriting considerations.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026
The strangle costs about $13.15, but of course, the actual cost of the trade is multiplied by 100, which each options contract represents.
From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026
The long sought change would allow subsidies to better reflect the actual cost of running a day-care home or center.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2026
Thomas Crampton, a longtime Davos attendee, said he has been offered hotel badges for 1,200 Swiss francs, equivalent to about $1,500, up from the actual cost of 165 francs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 19, 2026
They also report the liabilities of the road at $136,491,190, being more than $80,000,000 above the actual cost, and $16,000,000 more than the reported cost.
From Monopolies and the People by D. C. Cloud
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