Those officials say the costs have forced them to increase property taxes, cut spending or lay off workers.

The high cost of operating an electronics recycling program often forces them to look outside the government for help.

The rising costs will force us to develop other energy sources.

Some small businesses oppose the legislation, saying the cost could force them into bankruptcy.

He said that the cost of the pension supplement alone could force the city to lay off up to 15,000 workers.

The building was used as a school for almost 80 years, until 1999, when the increasing costs of maintenance forced its closure.

Rising costs forced a fee increase in 1921 to $.15 a day.

The high cost of doing business in the city forced him to look around.

The high cost of the palace forced the prince to sell it to the Italian state.

Opponents say that increased costs and other burdens would force many clinics to close.