beyond the means of
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: unaffordable by
He enjoys a style of living that is beyond the means of all but the wealthiest people.
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But completely halting Iran's nuclear program is likely beyond the means of the region's only nuclear weapons power without the open support of its U.S. ally — and possibly even with it, security experts believe.
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Matthew Tostevin
amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Caring for a 2-year-old in New York costs an average of $23,400 per year — far beyond the means of most working families.
—Jennifer Gutiérrez, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2025
Investment researcher Bernstein said Tavares tried to cut costs in North America while raising prices and model specifications to levels beyond the means of its typical customers.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The cost of a college education continues to rise beyond the means of most Americans.
—Paul Weinstein Jr., Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Matthew Tostevin
amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Caring for a 2-year-old in New York costs an average of $23,400 per year — far beyond the means of most working families.
—Jennifer Gutiérrez, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2025
Investment researcher Bernstein said Tavares tried to cut costs in North America while raising prices and model specifications to levels beyond the means of its typical customers.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The cost of a college education continues to rise beyond the means of most Americans.
—Paul Weinstein Jr., Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Beyond the means of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beyond%20the%20means%20of. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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