actual cost
Americannoun
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Funding was not included to support rate reform that would better reflect the actual cost of running a child-care home or center.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
What is the actual cost of moving every year for a renter who pays $4,000 a month?
From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026
The actual cost to take a test is £62.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
Work to replace water pipes in Osaka, a city of 2.8 million residents, has hit a snag as the actual cost exceeded the planned budget, according to local media.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
At the present time the railroads of the country collectively represent about three times their value, or actual cost.
From Monopolies and the People by Cloud, D. C.
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