as in cheap
costing little
a dirt cheap little house that was the proverbial fixer-upper
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Read: The cost of avoiding microplastics In the mid-1990s, China emerged as the principal destination for used cups, straws, and the like; the country’s growing manufacturing sector was eager to make use of cheap, recycled raw plastic.—
Scott W. Stern,
The Atlantic,
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My problem is, one family member opens cards that have been left there for my daughter, and puts all sorts of cheap decorations around her grave.—
Jeanne Phillips,
The Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2025
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With a reasonable $3.5 million cap hit for another two years, this is the kind of reclamation project the Penguins should be investing in.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Los Angeles or even Texas would be reasonable guesses, but the answer is much more interesting.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
5 Mar. 2025
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The result of such refining is a neutral-tasting oil that is inexpensive, shelf-stable and able to be heated at a high temperature without smoking, said Eric Decker, a food science professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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Put this on your list for a place to grab an inexpensive meal on the healthier side for days when cooking just isn't going to happen.—
Alex Golden,
Axios,
3 Mar. 2025
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Modern solutions offer enterprise-level capabilities at more affordable prices.—
Srinagesh Vitthanala,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Draper recently opened a second warehouse, wants a third and hopes to expand into Reno, Nevada, and a few other states that have struggled with affordable housing.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2025
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The slow cooker does the heavy lifting, making this a low-effort yet nutrient-dense option for meal prep or a cozy dinner.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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Women are also approved at a lower rate for small business loans and face more scrutiny when seeking investments.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Off-piste skiing during the winter and hiking during the summer remain popular activities.—
Alexandra Cheney,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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Those massive programs consume about a third of the federal budget, but Trump has promised their popular benefits won't be touched.—
Susan Page,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Dirt cheap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dirt%20cheap. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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