actual cost
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
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
Against the actual cost of living, it is a slow erosion.
From BBC ● Mar. 29, 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
The farmers now say that no road shall be so worked as to pay interest on anything but the proceeds of the bonds, or, in other words, the actual cost of construction and equipment.
From Monopolies and the People by D. C. Cloud
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