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Recent Examples of prohibitive
Cost Cost is another prohibitive factor to consider.
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Flagg was the prohibitive favorite to win Rookie of the Year for most of the season.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
As prohibitive as the price of entry may seem on paper, the Blackhawks’ single-season jump from worst to first underscores the priority Chicagoland places on its hometown teams.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Even beyond the numbers, their roster construction and top-end talent make them as prohibitive of a favorite as the NHL has seen in the salary-cap era.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Flagg was the prohibitive favorite to win Rookie of the Year for most of the season.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
As prohibitive as the price of entry may seem on paper, the Blackhawks’ single-season jump from worst to first underscores the priority Chicagoland places on its hometown teams.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Even beyond the numbers, their roster construction and top-end talent make them as prohibitive of a favorite as the NHL has seen in the salary-cap era.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibitive
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But if the World Cup match, anywhere, involves the likes of Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal, or Brazil, Germany, Spain, England or any other world power, the cost will be exorbitant, and met, by maniacal super fans paying the price of passion.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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Despite Black Friday–style lines, limited quantities, and resellers charging exorbitant prices, the tote has become a must‑have staple, with fans lining up for each new release.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Sterling failed to live up to unreasonable expectations created by his huge contract, which quickly became a millstone.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The construction strikes many locals as both unreasonable and unstoppable.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Fuel and fertilizer needed for the rice crop are just the latest necessities to become unaffordable in Rakhine state, which has been devastated by intense fighting between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army (AA), one of the many rebel groups in the country.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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James Ward During the debate, candidate Steve Hilton said San Jose was the most unaffordable housing market in the nation.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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These systems are far more expensive than housing and supportive services.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 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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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
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According to company materials, many firms still rely heavily on manual processes and legacy tools, leaving room for costly miscommunication and delays.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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In a move all too familiar to amateur golfers, the South African golfer was late to his tee time but, rather than being given a slight telling off, Higgo had to accept a costly punishment.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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During the journey, passengers pass waterfalls, rivers, and steep valleys, crossing over 41 bridges and through 13 tunnels.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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La Gomera’s contrasts between semi-desert and cloud forest make for steep, varied days.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 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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As such, the Cartier odd-ball is now not only obscenely overpriced but very much over-worn.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Prohibitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibitive. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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