When the showdown comes, you want a friend in your corner at any cost.

The Bloodies don't, they want quick change at any cost.

Her husband wanted an heir at any cost, even the life of the lady who loved him.

They wanted peace at any cost - anything, literally anything, would be better than war.

He will be a target for those who don't want settlement but victory, at any cost.

He's used to making his own rules, to getting whatever he wants at any cost.

In competitive situations, they want to win- at nearly any cost to others.

However, we do not want a directive at any cost.

Of course this Parliament does not want an agreement at any cost, and the devil is in the detail.

It is not a surprise to hear a sales manager say we want new business at any cost.