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at all costs

Idioms

Also,. Regardless of the expense or effort involved, by any means. For example, Ann told the doctor to preserve her mother's sight at all costs, or It seems the company plans to develop the product at any cost, or I'm determined to get vacation time at any price. [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

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They avoid anything official at all costs, anything that involves paperwork.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Social-media companies build their products to keep kids addicted at all costs.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

He knows that “Marty Supreme” holds an unflattering mirror up to his own drive and allows that to become its own backhanded compliment to the thrill of watching an actor chase success at all costs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Weston admits he has to win at all costs.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

Only one thing was clear and certain—that at all costs he was going home, home to his own beloved master.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford

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