cost
noun
the price paid to acquire, produce, accomplish, or maintain anything.
has been costing
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present perfect progressiveof cost (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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“The shutdown has been costing us over $120,000 a month,” said Dannielle Knutson, owner of three Olympia restaurants.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 20, 2021
In Forbes, Isabel Togoh reported that a shortage of PPE has been costing doctors and nurses their lives in Italy and Spain.
From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2020
But the discovery of the remains stalled the center’s Wing E, and for each month that it has not been completed, it has been costing the county millions in “unbudgeted costs”.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 7, 2019
Jail officials say that work has been costing the jail $10,000 a year.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 13, 2017
"That is about what my education has been costing father," said Andy, in a low voice.
From Andy Grant's Pluck by Horatio Alger
