actual cost
Americannoun
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“Similar to other major carriers, when costs remain elevated, we implement temporary surcharges on our fulfillment fees to recover a portion of the actual cost increases we are experiencing,” Amazon said in the announcement Thursday.
From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 2026
The long sought change would allow subsidies to better reflect the actual cost of running a day-care home or center.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2026
Thomas Crampton, a longtime Davos attendee, said he has been offered hotel badges for 1,200 Swiss francs, equivalent to about $1,500, up from the actual cost of 165 francs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 19, 2026
With that in mind, your actual cost depends a lot on your health, smoking status, and other underwriting factors.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 15, 2025
The girl pays $1.20 per month for food, which is less than the actual cost, the factory providing the balance, namely, $1.30.
From Working Women of Japan by Sidney Lewis Gulick
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