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Recent Examples of prohibitive
However, that flipped Thursday evening, with Kalshi now putting Warsh as a prohibitive 80% favorite.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Kirkland Grass-Fed Butter If stocking up on Kerrygold feels cost prohibitive, consider adding Kirkland’s Grass-Fed Butter to your cart.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Demand is growing, and tour operators are adapting offerings to meet it, including specialized tours for singles and adjustments to historically prohibitive pricing practices.
—Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
In one survey of large enterprises, more than half of AI projects never make it past pilot, often because weak ideas linger until the costs of reversing them become politically or technically prohibitive.
—Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Kirkland Grass-Fed Butter If stocking up on Kerrygold feels cost prohibitive, consider adding Kirkland’s Grass-Fed Butter to your cart.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Demand is growing, and tour operators are adapting offerings to meet it, including specialized tours for singles and adjustments to historically prohibitive pricing practices.
—Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
In one survey of large enterprises, more than half of AI projects never make it past pilot, often because weak ideas linger until the costs of reversing them become politically or technically prohibitive.
—Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibitive
Adjective
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The Cut Buddy's tariff bills became erratic and exorbitant.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2026
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Since the 1970s, Toñitas has become a symbol of resistance amid growing gentrification in the neighborhood, where businesses owned by people of color have been shuttered and longtime Williamsburg residents pushed out by exorbitant rent hikes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Fourth Amendment protects people against unreasonable searches and seizures.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Those are clear violations of the Fourth Amendment’s safeguards against unreasonable searches and seizures, which were adopted to prevent the exercise of arbitrary government power.—
Yohuru Williams,
The Conversation,
4 Feb. 2026
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According to a new study by Remitly of more than 150 cities worldwide, San Jose is the most unaffordable when comparing average incomes versus the cost of a typical starter home.—
Katie Nielsen,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The reality is even the least expensive parts of California have become unaffordable for homebuyers.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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The back-and-forth underscores how quickly Jackson’s surprise entry has escalated tensions in a race already on track to become the most expensive in state history.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Consumer credit is likewise less expensive elsewhere in the world because of greater competition, tougher regulation and long-standing norms.—
Carter Dougherty,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Capping contingency fees makes many lawsuits uneconomical for attorneys, who must shoulder litigation costs such as expert testimony until a final judgment is achieved, and are left holding the bag if there is no recovery or the judgment doesn’t cover their costs.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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Energy analysts said Exxon stock likely would have suffered if Exxon overcommitted to spending billions in Venezuela in its current, uneconomic state.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Shark bycatch causes costly loss of gear and adds risk to crew members who must handle and release sharks that are still alive.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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How to Save Money on Flights A trip to Japan can be costly, with airfare often ranking among the biggest expenses.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For the first time since the Federal Reserve began its aggressive rate hikes years ago, the share of homeowners paying steep mortgage rates above 6% now exceeds the elite class of borrowers holding on to rock-bottom rates below 3%.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Set the scene Somewhere between Monaco and Cannes, up the steep streets of Nice’s intricate Old Town, a large garden with poppies is accessed through a cool courtyard, shaded by orange trees.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Met café is a glorified cafeteria—and an overpriced one at that.—
Katie James Watkinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Plus, skipping those overpriced water bottles sold at the terminal always feels like a win.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Prohibitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibitive. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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