Selling, general and administrative costs narrowed to 21.3 percent of sales from 21.8 percent in the quarter a year earlier.

Its selling, general and administrative costs rose only four-tenths of 1 percent in the second quarter.

Social Security benefits are increased each year to reflect changes in the general cost of living.

As a result, the board did everything in its power to reduce general costs and maximise revenues.

The company reduced its advertising and general administrative costs.

Selling, general and administrative costs crept up from 19 percent to 20 percent of sales last year.

The general cost of living (is) much the same as in an ordinary English town.

Of that, $1.2 billion is to come from selling, general and administrative costs - the sort that often have to do with people.

You'll be expected to meet the general costs of caring for a child, just like any parent.

Once an employee has met the deductibles, insurance covers 80% of general medical costs and prescriptions.