go to the expense
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If producers have to pay the human actors anyway for the days they would have worked, and pay residuals too, why go to the expense of the digital replica?
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2023
Yet, thanks to Woodspoon, they don't have to go to the expense of renting a commercial premise.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2022
“I think it’s most unusual for a person to go to the expense he’s gone to, to get a medal without even being involved,” Sedgeley said.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 28, 2018
Only a large manufacturer with an extensive product line and global ambitions would go to the expense and trouble.
From Slate ● Oct. 23, 2017
“I brought some dinner with me, Mr. Milton. You don’t need to go to the expense of buyin’ me a restaurant meal.”
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
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