at no cost

phrase

—used to say that something is free
Improvements have been made at no cost to taxpayers.
Club members can bring a friend at no extra cost.

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In the last 13 months, Walmart has partnered with both Google and OpenAI around learning and AI certification programs for associates at no cost. — Ian Thomas, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 Certain credit cards, library cards and EBT cards can gain you access to a variety of California’s art and history museums and parks at no cost. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado updated October 26, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Fanatics expanded its Fair Play protections from the first half to the entire game for the NBA and NFL season at no cost to users, becoming the first sportsbook to do so. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 The clinic is designed for people who may otherwise struggle to access or afford care, with services provided at no cost. — Jessica Riley, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at no cost

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“At no cost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20no%20cost. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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