1.   Problem drinkers cost the economy billions of dollars a year in lost productivity and medical expenses.

2.   A few dozen imported plants and animals have cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars.

3.   A few dozen imported plants and animals have cost the U.S. economy billions.

4.   Before the deal was reached, some feared a strike by writers would cripple TV and movie production and cost the area economy billions of dollars in lost revenue.

5.   Four years ago, the Likud fell from power after the comptroller accused the Housing Ministry of mismanagement that cost the taxpayer and the economy billions of dollars.

6.   Four years ago, the Likud fell from power after the State Comptroller accused the Housing Ministry of mismanagement costing the taxpayer and the economy billions of dollars.

7.   Lower-priced oil saves the U.S. economy billions of dollars a year, it reported in December.

8.   Such victimization costs the U.S. economy billions of dollars every year, they say.

9.   According to a report by BarclayCard, the credit card arm of Barclays Bank, World Cup truants are set to cost the British economy billions of pounds.

10.   The KCTU, which is banned, has spearheaded the walkouts which are costing the economy billions of dollars.