Examples of 'be at the expense' in a sentence

Meaning of "be at the expense"

The phrase 'be at the expense' means to incur a cost or suffer a loss in order to achieve something or fulfill a particular purpose. It suggests that there is a trade-off or sacrifice involved, where one aspect or entity bears the burden or cost to benefit another. This phrase implies that a certain party must give up or sacrifice something for the advantage or benefit of another

How to use "be at the expense" in a sentence

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be at the expense
Widening must not be at the expense of deepening.
We could achieve higher ratios, but it would be at the expense of.
This can not be at the expense of consumers.
The delivery costs for the products purchased will be at the expense of the customer.
It must never be at the expense of the innocent.
There is a good chance that will continue to be at the expense of Facebook.
It should never be at the expense of a balanced life.
This also requires that official debt reduction not be at the expense of ODA flows.
Because it will be at the expense of the regions.
Whilst environmental sustainability is a priority, it should not be at the expense of social concerns.
But this may be at the expense of other duties.
But i do not want it to be at the expense.
That will be at the expense of other budget headings.
Biofuels development should not be at the expense of human rights.
Might be at the expense of total milkyield.

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Any such delays would be at the expense of users.
Will be at the expense of my soul.
Any other medical care will be at the expense of participants.
Will be at the expense of consumers.
Development does not have to be at the expense of our environment.
It will be at the expense of other things and turn into a nightmare.
I do not want that to be at the expense of my family.
Would be at the expense of PhD candidates among current IRDF hosts.
One does not have to be at the expense of the other.
METTEN be at the expense of the current framework programme, which is already badly underfunded.
Unfortunately it may be at the expense of a piece of art.
For telephone reports, all long distances charges will be at the expense of CGI.
Development must not be at the expense of the environment.
Quality and reliability should not be at the expense of price.
This will be at the expense of the weakest groups.
The development of biofuels should not be at the expense of the rainforests.
This must be at the expense of those that are not.
All additional expenses derived will be at the expense of the client.
This would be at the expense of legal certainty within industry.
The focus on a regional approach should not be at the expense of international involvement.
The audit would be at the expense of the classification society applying for recognition.
The recognition of new powers should not be at the expense of the powerless.
But it can not be at the expense of having a quality public education.
The production of our products must never be at the expense of our planet.
It must never be at the expense of one or the other.
Making political capital however should not be at the expense of the truth.
Funding should not be at the expense of traditional development aid.
Accomodation and meals on the spot will be at the expense of the FIE.
But it must not be at the expense of the democratic principle.
Any shipment back to Audeze for repair will be at the expense of the customer.
Recovery must not be at the expense of our children and grandchildren.
After this period, storage costs will be at the expense of the.
Working should not be at the expense of a high quality of life.
Thou shalt have one God only, who Would be at the expense of two?
But that should be at the expense of your happiness.

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