cost-share
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of cost-share
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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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
“FEMA is not able to change the cost-share amount,” the agency responded in a statement.
From Washington Post • Oct. 11, 2020
It offered job training, resume writing, help applying for benefits and a cost-share grocery store where food was heavily discounted but not free.
From Washington Times • Nov. 24, 2019
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