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Recent Examples of prohibitive
Cost compared to Western Europe or North America For many patients from the UK, Europe or the US, the price of a high-quality hair transplant at home can be prohibitive.
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Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
His wife has looked for remote jobs, but can't work in person anywhere because the cost of child care is prohibitive.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
While a full set of silk sheets can be cost prohibitive, starting out with a silk pillowcase is a great option and often recommended for skin and hair care.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Daryl Joseffer, the Chamber’s executive vice president, said in a statement the $100,000 fee makes H-1B visas cost prohibitive.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
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Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
His wife has looked for remote jobs, but can't work in person anywhere because the cost of child care is prohibitive.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
While a full set of silk sheets can be cost prohibitive, starting out with a silk pillowcase is a great option and often recommended for skin and hair care.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Daryl Joseffer, the Chamber’s executive vice president, said in a statement the $100,000 fee makes H-1B visas cost prohibitive.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibitive
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The opposition People Power Party, however, argues that the National Assembly must ratify the trade deal due to the exorbitant costs involved.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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Staying near the event can be exorbitant.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Asked if the White House opposes splitting up the bills, a second White House official dismissed Democratic demands for DHS changes as unreasonable rather than addressing that question.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, protections against unreasonable searches and seizures must be honored; law enforcement should not bypass judicial oversight when entering private homes or conducting operations.—
Eric Balliet,
Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Our parks should be welcoming, accessible and free, not another bill added to an already unaffordable city.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Sellers’ reluctance to cut their asking prices in an unaffordable housing world is a key reason why sales activity is running near generational lows.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
28 Jan. 2026
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Flights, hotels and cruises are often more expensive around holidays, when demand is high.—
Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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Exploration calls as pleasure-seeking Venus forms a quincunx to jovial Jupiter, activating your 9th House of Learning with a nudge to adjust expensive plans.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 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
Adjective
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Limited-production, handmade cars can demand a lot of costly attention when fixes are in order, and in this respect, an Alvis is no different from a Rolls-Royce or Bentley of the era.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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The costly giveaway led to a fast break by his former roommate at Duke.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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On the continental shelf, these areas are located in shallower waters rich in nutrients, often associated with colder waters and steep seabed slopes that bring food to the surface.—
Rodrigo Tardin,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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Shop steep sales on quilts, duvet covers, and more cozy bedroom essentials.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
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The federal courts and investigative journalists have discussed ways that prepaid tax preparers engage in false advertising and overpriced services.—
Beverly Moran,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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Unfortunately, necessary protections like a robust independent testing office and strong measures to prevent price gouging by contractors have also been weakened, moves which could lead to overpriced weapons that don’t perform as advertised.—
William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Prohibitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibitive. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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