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This tag is for questions about correctly using a word. The word has to be provided within the question. The question should be limited to the usage of one word. For the usage of complete phrases there is the tag phrase-usage.
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Is "dear" commonly used to describe something that costs too much?
It has become something of an anachronism. It does mean exactly what the OP thinks of it though..."the cost of responding to the lawsuit was too dear, considering the possible outcomes."
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Is it OK to write "avail myself of not being in office"
Actually, it's rather brilliant. Rather severe too. It's an extreme put-off, which you should reflect on carefully, because it will not be recovered from.
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