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Recent Examples of prohibitive
The 1984 rodeo made a profit of $23,000, but administrators cited additional and prohibitive costs as the reason for discontinuing future rodeos.
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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
If a more involved DIY installation sounds prohibitive, Starlink does contract with installers nationwide for a nominal fee.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
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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
If a more involved DIY installation sounds prohibitive, Starlink does contract with installers nationwide for a nominal fee.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for prohibitive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibitive
Adjective
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The new caps will affect only a small number of programs charging exorbitant prices.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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The exorbitant cost of this race has already broken the record to become the most expensive House primary in history.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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This siloed approach places an unreasonable burden on manufacturing teams to integrate disparate AI systems, reconcile conflicting recommendations and synthesize insights manually.—
Joel Scutchfield,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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As the complaints piled on, Congress voted to expand the powers of the FMC via the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA), giving the agency the authority to investigate and penalize carriers for unreasonable practices.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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The short supply of housing has forced prices to unaffordable heights.—
Kerry Jackson,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
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Life is unaffordable for millions and millions of Americans.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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The government offers elderly citizens a small monthly allowance but some need and choose to earn more to cover living costs in one of the world’s most expensive cities.—
Catherine Phillips,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Comfort does not have to be expensive to matter.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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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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Costco wanted Amex to accept an extremely low rate on the money folks spent at its stores, a shift that would have made that business uneconomical.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Legal Advice Alone May Not Be Enough One of the costliest mistakes in high-stakes dispute resolution is relying on legal advice without business advice.—
Michael Gargiulo,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Certain areas in South Florida have a history of break-ins at storage units, resulting in costly thefts and vandalism.—
Kody Boye,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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By 2030, some 100,000 satellites may orbit the planet, with further steep growth expected in the coming decades.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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The index is back in the green after steep losses at the end of last week.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Prosecutors allege Saab and his associates manipulated the program through overpriced contracts and international financial transactions designed to conceal illicit proceeds.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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But in the day of the overpriced plate, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar is looking to make things more affordable for families eating out.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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“Prohibitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibitive. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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