The British cleared the road, but at a heavy cost.

Despite these heavy costs, however, most business leaders are pleased by the results.

For Garrett was also aware of the heavy social cost.

The defense came at a heavy cost, but was a significant achievement in an area difficult to defend.

It produced some gains at a heavy cost in lives.

There can be heavy financial costs when things go wrong.

His popularity grew quickly, but it came at a heavy cost.

They often carry a heavy human, economic and environmental cost.

Certain services are too expensive because of heavy social costs.

We would win the war, but at a heavy cost in casualties.