And in the long run it is costing the NHS health service more money when some people contract other illnesses while waiting for treatment.

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But if you are debating whether to add a new garage, remember that it can run the risk costing more to build than it would be worth when the house is sold.

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The fact is that this approach usually ends up costing more money over the long run, not less.

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The company found that, in many cases, particularly with trucks and vans, the gas-powered model would end up costing owners less in the long run, despite using more fuel.

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While costing about 10% less than publicly run prisons to operate, they provide conditions comparable to the best in the country.

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The Simpson-Bowles Part D rebates would undermine competition, result in fewer choices of drugs for the sickest seniors, and wind up costing taxpayers and seniors more over the long run.

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Besides costing you for construction and equipment, the business may run an operating loss in its early days.

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Rovers have not won any of their last 19 league games, a run stretching back to 1 March and one costing O'Driscoll and assistant manager Richard O'Kelly their jobs.

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In the long run however, this free app might end up costing me more in data due to inefficient data usage.

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Though the Netherlands' run chase began poorly, Alexei Kervezee chipping James Anderson to mid-on in an over costing just two, it soon got some much-needed rocket fuel with a couple of sixes from the beefy Darron Reekers.

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