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Recent Examples of prohibitive
The logistics of large drone fleets is complex and often cost-prohibitive.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
The visa fee has proven prohibitive for other businesses.
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Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
Still, this is clearly a great draw for Alabama, which is the prohibitive favorite to advance.
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Mitch Light,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
And all the more surprising given that the Knicks were not the prohibitive East favorite going into the postseason, and were even down 2-1 to the Atlanta Hawks after the first three games of their first round series.
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John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for prohibitive
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
The visa fee has proven prohibitive for other businesses.
—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
Still, this is clearly a great draw for Alabama, which is the prohibitive favorite to advance.
—
Mitch Light,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
And all the more surprising given that the Knicks were not the prohibitive East favorite going into the postseason, and were even down 2-1 to the Atlanta Hawks after the first three games of their first round series.
—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibitive
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The reason for the exorbitant price tag?
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Auctioneers say the unending fascination with the Titanic - which sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Europe to New York, killing more than 1,500 people - and the rarity of artifacts adds up to high demand and exorbitant prices.
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According to the Aspen Institute, Norwegian leagues don’t keep score or track standings until the kids are 11 years old, which goes a long way toward eliminating many of the unreasonable pressures that developing athletes often experience in more hyper-competitive environments.
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Luca thinks Marcus is being unreasonable by adding a new ingredient to their dessert at the last minute and by asking Chester to run an errand in awful conditions.
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Why has a college degree become akin to an unaffordable luxury for millions of Americans?
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That price tag can be unaffordable for some beneficiaries, who may instead turn to private-sector Medicare Advantage plans offered by commercial insurers, or go without.
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Made of quality vegan leather, the brand’s pieces feature expensive-looking designs at surprisingly affordable prices.
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High yields also hurt prices for investments, particularly those seen as the most expensive.
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While attractive due to its proximity to strong local and regional gas markets, exploration for this gas has been sporadic in the basin since the mid-1980s, with experts noting pilot projects were uneconomic, temporarily abandoned or failed.
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The plant can respond more effectively to dynamic power input without drifting into unsafe or uneconomic operation.
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In Europe, older buildings can, however, make air-conditioner installation costly and complicated, often requiring lengthy wait times for fitting.
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Both brands, however, won't disclose spending or prove its return on costly campaigns featuring celebrity endorsements and retro reissues.
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Peterson would fulfill steep guard needs for the Jazz.
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In this kind of unpredictable environment, putting money on the line can lead to either significant gains or steep losses for bettors.
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Meanwhile, 69% see stocks in general as overpriced, the lowest level in a year.
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The MacBook Neo significantly raised the bar for budget laptops, making existing PCs look particularly overpriced in this tier.
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“Prohibitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibitive. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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