cost-share
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of cost-share
First recorded in 1975–80
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Following the crash, tighter regulations were introduced in October 2025 for private pilots carrying passengers under a "cost-share" arrangement - where pilot and passengers must share all costs of the flight equally.
From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2026
“The cost-share waivers were just one piece of our overall response to the covid-19 pandemic,” Lempner said.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 18, 2021
In June, TerraPower announced that it would build the first Natrium reactor in Wyoming as part of a 50-50 cost-share program with the Department of Energy.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 23, 2021
The state has taken several steps, including adding more money to its Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply cost-share program and relaxing commercial driving restrictions to help with the transport of livestock, water and hay.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 15, 2017
The federal program was established by Congress in 1999, is overseen by the National Park Service and offers cost-share grants and technical assistance.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 9, 2017
The Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants for EVs program will provide cost-shared grants for making efficient hybrid, plug-in electric hybrid, fully electric, and fuel cell vehicles.
From Reuters ● Jun. 28, 2023
In a presentation last September, John Cavolowsky, director of Nasa’s Airspace Operations and Safety program, wrote: “All demonstrations are to be planned with strong, cost-shared partner involvement.”
From The Guardian ● Jun. 3, 2015
"The growth we have observed over recent months demonstrates that drivers find the cost-sharing model more relevant than ever," chief executive Nicolas Brusson said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
“When you have higher cost-sharing, you’re more likely to defer care.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
Since all three groups have similar Social Security income and spend a similar amount on cost-sharing and uncovered services, the pattern simply reflects high retiree health-insurance premiums.
From MarketWatch ● May 19, 2026
The healthcare company King was a member of have previously said it's important that members understand its cost-sharing model and membership guidelines.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2026
Under the National Health Plan I have proposed, there would be no cost-sharing for prenatal and delivery services for all pregnant women and for acute care provided to infants in their first year of life.
From State of the Union Address by Jimmy Carter
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