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From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

“I said, ‘Look guys, you’re spending a small fortune on late night,’” recalled Allen, who estimated that the programming was costing the network more than $200 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

It said defence contractors were raising prices because of global instability, meaning delays to procurement could end up costing more.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Ammunition costing $276 from a place called Lucky Gunner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Gobstoppers, costing a penny each, were enormous hard round balls the size of small tomatoes.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl