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
“Today’s extension of the 100% cost-share through July 1, 2022, builds on our efforts to assist impacted communities across state and federal levels.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 1, 2022
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
“Only the President and Congress have the ability to adjust the cost-share percentages.”
From Washington Post ● Oct. 11, 2020
They elaborated: “Investing in the entire launch system through government and industry cost-share partnerships—rather than a specific component—is the fastest, safest, and most affordable way for the taxpayer to achieve these objectives.”
From Washington Times ● Oct. 17, 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
Most of the participants said they are underinsured, meaning they have a plan with high cost-sharing or have experienced a gap in coverage.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
There would be no deductibles, co-pays or other forms of cost-sharing, except for some brand-name prescription drugs if generics are available.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
The Biden administration later reached a five-year cost-sharing agreement under which Seoul contributes roughly 1.52 trillion won—about $1.1 billion—toward the U.S. troop presence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
"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
Mainly they are put into practice through the voluntary cooperation of landowners, watershed associations, and local or State governments, stimulated by Federal technical assistance and cost-sharing.
From The Nation's River A report on the Potomac from the U.S. Department of the Interior by United States. Dept. of the Interior.
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