go to the expense
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Yet, thanks to Woodspoon, they don't have to go to the expense of renting a commercial premise.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2022
And Elliott Management does not have to go to the expense of a long, drawn out proxy fight to overturn AT&T’s board.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2019
“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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