How to Use expensive in a Sentence
expensive
adjective- The lights were expensive to install.
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So, which days of the week are the most expensive?
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
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Cost for long-term care is so expensive.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
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All of that, in the long run, adds up to a more expensive ride.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
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Gwen, your brand is crazy expensive.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
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In some states, preschool is expensive.
—Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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But like a few teams on this list, the Knicks are expensive.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 24 June 2026
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Keep in mind that the kit is more expensive than other styles.
—Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2022
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The most expensive part of the stack is the compute.
—Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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Burr grinders can get expensive.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 May 2026
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Get ready for your kids’ lunches to get more expensive too.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
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Failure to do so could be even more expensive.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Those trash trucks are expensive.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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This car event is home to one of the most expensive car auctions in the world.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
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By that point, their health may be in crisis — and their care more expensive.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
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But wellness is expensive — and self-care shouldn’t break the bank.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
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Here's why your oil change is getting more expensive.
—Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 20 May 2026
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These linen-blend pants look much more expensive than their $35 price tag.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
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And, for those counting at home, less expensive, too!
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Then again, what isn’t getting more expensive these days?
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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My home, too, is full of expensive handbags!
—Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
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What states have the most expensive cheese pizza?
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 June 2026
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The race is shaping up to be one of the most expensive in the country.
—Bridget Bowman, NBC News, 11 Aug. 2022
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Goods are going to get more expensive.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
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This was shaping up to be a very expensive summer to fly.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
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Will that be the least expensive option?
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 29 Mar. 2026
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The Colts come in as the second least expensive day at the game.
—Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Sep. 2023
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Still, the process is complex, slow and expensive.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
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The best Teflon pans are not just the newest or most expensive ones.
—Ryan Brennan june 2, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
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What pests are most expensive to remove?
—Ana Durrani, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
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