at any cost
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The market exits come as insurers have been seeking more profitable growth over subscriber growth at any cost, analysts said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
"My daughters were quiet, studious girls. I just want them back at any cost," she adds.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Perhaps people who use it are underprepared for confrontation and want to avoid disagreement at any cost.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026
After their failure, Tessa is reprogrammed to be cold and callous, trained to finish the job at any cost, even if it means destroying the love between her and Thia.
From Salon ● Jan. 24, 2026
There were two Biggers: one was determined to get rest and sleep at any cost; and the other shrank from images charged with terror.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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