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Term: the expense of
Description:
The phrase "the expense of" refers to the cost or amount of money required for a particular purpose or action. It can also denote the effort, sacrifice, or loss involved in obtaining or achieving something.
Possible Senses and Usages:
- Sense: Financial cost
- Example sentence 1: The expense of purchasing a new car is often a major investment.
- Example sentence 2: We should always consider the expense of our actions before making any decisions.
- Sense: Effort or sacrifice
- Example sentence 1: The success of the project came at the expense of sleepless nights and hard work.
- Example sentence 2: Sometimes, achieving our goals requires us to bear the expense of personal relationships.
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