Sentence examples of "at the expense of" in English

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He did it at the expense of his health. Er machte es auf Kosten seiner Gesundheit.

He became a brilliant scholar but only at the expense of his health. Er wurde zu einem brillanten Gelehrten, aber dies auf Kosten seiner Gesundheit.

Don't obtain wealth at the expense of your conscience. Erlange keinen Reichtum, wenn du dein Gewissen aufopfern musst.

He finished the work at the expense of his health. Er brachte die Arbeit zu Ende um den Preis seiner Gesundheit.

Such an economic program will help the rich at the expense of the poor. Ein solcher Wirtschaftsplan wird die Armen opfern und den Reichen helfen.

The expense is chargeable on him. Die Ausgabe ist ihm in Rechnung zu stellen.

At the Battle of Verdun, French forces stopped a German attack. In der Schlacht von Verdun stoppten französische Streitkräfte einen deutschen Angriff.

The expense is 10000 yen at lowest. Die Kosten betragen mindestens 10000 Yen.

If my plane doesn't crash, and if I do not get kidnapped by organ thieves, I will drop you a line at the beginning of the week. Wenn mein Flieger nicht abstürzt und ich nicht von Organ-Dieben gekidnappt werde, schreibe ich dir Anfang der Woche ein paar Zeilen.

I study at the University of Hyogo. Ich studiere an der Universität von Hyogo.

The remark you made at the party about Lisa's weight was totally uncalled for. Die Bemerkung, die du auf der Party über Lisas Gewicht gemacht hast, war total unnötig.

He warmed himself at the stove. Er wärmte sich am Ofen.

The coup attempt was foiled at the last moment. Der Staatsstreich wurde im letzten Moment verhindert.

The soldier saved his friend at the cost of his own life. Der Soldat opferte sein eigenes Leben, um seinen Freund zu retten.

He chuckled at the comics. Er lachte bei den Comic-Heften.

She died at the age of 54. Sie starb im Alter von 54 Jahren.

She was afraid of the dog at the gate. Sie hatte Angst vor dem Hund am Tor.

She scowled at the rude salesman. Sie schaute den unhöflichen Verkäufer finster an.

Tom and Mary had an enjoyable day together at the zoo. Tom und Maria verbrachten einen vergnüglichen Tag zusammen im Zoo.

We must hurry if we want to arrive at the station on time. Wir müssen uns beeilen, wenn wir pünktlich am Bahnhof sein wollen.

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