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Meanings of dear in English
Spanish
cariñosamente Synonyms
Examples for "costly"
Examples for "costly"
1
Iusacell said the conditions were extremely harsh, costly and difficult to meet.
2
This could result in fewer costly procedures if problems are caught early.
3
Therefore, these costly devices should not be used in daily clinical practice.
4
The former world number one said a bad second round proved costly.
5
Others say it is an extremely costly exercise and question its effectiveness.
1
In the case of New York City this could be quite pricey.
2
Complacent leadership and pricey workers crippled Detroit's response to rising Japanese competition.
3
So in some pricey places, the new limits will really pinch borrowers.
4
A moment later Tracy accepted the pricey Starbucks venti-sized latte with pleasure.
5
It's a pricey fund, but worth the expense if the returns continue.
1
Other than that, they are affordable unless you go to a pricy salon.
2
Despite the muted enthusiasm, many of the city's posh hotels are still offering pricy packages.
3
Whether one seeks a sedan, coupe or crossover, pricy new choices are not in short supply.
4
His rivals waited outside the bar in a red BMW, not far from a pricy, private university.
5
He has attacked the deal as too pricy and for the lack of an Occidental shareholder vote.
1
It's a great way to avoid overspending, with no high-priced gadgets required.
2
For instance, it will stock fewer high-priced patio furniture items this spring.
3
Public and political scrutiny of high-priced medications could pressure pharmaceutical corporations, for example.
4
The textbook financing solution would be to issue more of that high-priced paper.
5
In fact, only great ladies and high-priced whores know how to keep secrets.
Usage of dear in English
1
Nothing serious, my dear Watson, or I should certainly ask for your
2
He did not live in India, dear; he never lived in India.
3
When will banks learn that dodgy tax practices actually cost them dear?
4
Help me, dear Lord, to say whatever my daughters need to hear.
5
All this costs the economy dear in terms of productivity and growth.
6
We will answer all of your questions for the moment, my dear.
7
So go now, dear lady, go in good scent And good fortune.
8
It shows serious lack of judgment which has cost our country dear.
9
I'm sorry if I do, dear, but I asked you a question.
10
Is we trying to create some friendly competition with dear ol' Peeves?
11
Thank you very much, dear lady, but I really must be going.
12
The Lord bless the work of the dear workers in the field.
13
For cowardice and suspicion is a good and natural thing, dear cousin.
14
My dear daughter, Snake thought, I never said this would be easy.
15
That is costing the economy dear, since India has few gold mines.
16
And whether they fight or settle, it's going to cost them dear.
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Dear across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Canada
Less common
United States of America
Rare
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