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Recent Examples of prohibitive
Some cities are well known for having high home buying costs, but that doesn't necessarily mean it is completely cost prohibitive to live there.
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Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
The 1984 rodeo made a profit of $23,000, but administrators cited additional and prohibitive costs as the reason for discontinuing future rodeos.
—Arkansas Online, 9 May 2026
While diplomatic efforts are underway, shipping insurance remains at prohibitive levels.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 6 May 2026
The Falcons could snap their streak of eight straight losing seasons and even earn a playoff spot in an NFC South without a prohibitive favorite, but this offseason was mostly about re-establishing a foundation.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 4 May 2026
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Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
The 1984 rodeo made a profit of $23,000, but administrators cited additional and prohibitive costs as the reason for discontinuing future rodeos.
—Arkansas Online, 9 May 2026
While diplomatic efforts are underway, shipping insurance remains at prohibitive levels.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 6 May 2026
The Falcons could snap their streak of eight straight losing seasons and even earn a playoff spot in an NFC South without a prohibitive favorite, but this offseason was mostly about re-establishing a foundation.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibitive
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This, combined with exorbitant healthcare costs—Americans pay the most for healthcare of any nation in the world—is driving those 65 and over to spend their golden years abroad.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
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The decision was made as public transportation officials in other states faced backlash for their exorbitant train fees during the period of the tournament.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Last year’s conference-final loss to the Florida Panthers — an ugly result for an overmatched roster that had spent the regular season outkicking its coverage, maximizing its performance and raising expectations to an unreasonable level — is on that ledger, too.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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That lingering inventory, which has drawn criticism from fans who believe the list prices are unreasonable, is a principal feature of the governing body’s ticket pricing strategy.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
28 May 2026
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When housing becomes unaffordable, families are forced to cut back on essentials, move farther away from jobs and schools, or live with constant financial stress.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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High gas prices, car tariffs, and high interest rates are making new cars unaffordable for many Americans.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Airfare has gotten more expensive and Potter expects prices are going to stay higher for the immediate future.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Building more starter homes may be harder, since the financial incentives are to build more expensive homes.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The plant can respond more effectively to dynamic power input without drifting into unsafe or uneconomic operation.—
Gregory Shahnovsky,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The defense network was ill-prepared for the hundreds of drones launched at the country, which both overwhelmed its few short-range defenses and forced it to counter in an uneconomic way.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
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Since entering the race, Raman has criticized Bass’ Inside Safe homelessness initiative as too costly, while arguing Los Angeles needs more aggressive structural reforms to address housing affordability, homelessness and city services.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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The Sacramento Fire Department has already piloted some alternative response strategies, but officials said expanding those programs citywide could be costly.—
Reeti Malhotra
May 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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An odd couple—one a goblin squeezed into an improbable trench-coat onesie, a fedora, and high heels—promenades down a steep incline while other strollers come and go.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Freeman envisioned the steep bluff as a natural amphitheater and arranged the villas on staggered terraces that hug the headland to ensure unobstructed ocean views over the roofs below.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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House swapping is having a moment as travelers hunt for cheaper, more authentic alternatives to Airbnb and overpriced hotels in 2026.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2026
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Who says a man can’t appreciate the gleaming, obscene form of an Aston Martin supercar or the growl of its overpriced engine?—
Alex James Kane,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Prohibitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibitive. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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