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Recent Examples of prohibitive
The company also noted that organic certification can be cost-prohibitive and administratively burdensome for small farms, and that many ingredients don’t come in organic at the scale Sweetgreen needs.
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Bloomberg, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
But don't just focus on the rate, as closing costs, fees and other expenses can change what seems like a low offer on paper to actually become a cost-prohibitive one.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
The prohibitive launch costs of satellites.
—Big Think, 24 Feb. 2026
Many Montessori schools exist in Austin, but the majority are private, with cost-prohibitive tuition rates.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
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Bloomberg, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
But don't just focus on the rate, as closing costs, fees and other expenses can change what seems like a low offer on paper to actually become a cost-prohibitive one.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
The prohibitive launch costs of satellites.
—Big Think, 24 Feb. 2026
Many Montessori schools exist in Austin, but the majority are private, with cost-prohibitive tuition rates.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibitive
Adjective
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The fire—not an exorbitant one—was lit safely.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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Much has been made of the Dodgers’ exorbitant spending, magnified by a pair of World Series titles for the franchise, as Major League Baseball enters the final year of the current collective bargaining agreement.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hartsuch appealed, but in October 2025, the Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the district court’s ruling, setting the stage for Hartsuch’s newest lawsuit alleging the board’s actions were unreasonable, violated his rights and destroyed his livelihood.—
Clark Kauffman,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
28 Feb. 2026
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Too much one-sidedness can deplete both enthusiasm and resources — and wanting a roughly reciprocal relationship is not unreasonable.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Critics including New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani are concerned that World Cup tickets will be unaffordable.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Health care, new cars and new homes feel unaffordable to most Americans, a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll shows.—
Isabelle Gibson,
Washington Post,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, families with resources opt out —moving to more expensive neighborhoods, hiring tutors, or paying private tuition that now rivals college costs.—
Jacquelyn Martell,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2026
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An additional option if only replacing one tire, especially with very expensive tires, is to have the new replacement shaved down to match the tread depth of the other tires.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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The unit has become uneconomical to run, its owners said, and the cost of compelling it to remain online will ultimately fall on ratepayers in the area.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 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
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The Heat led for a total of only 38 seconds and trailed by as many as 16 points on the way to a costly seven-point loss to the 76ers on Thursday.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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The agreement would also require the company to replace a grinder pump that repeatedly malfunctioned and discharged large pieces of debris into the city’s sewer system, requiring costly repairs.—
Matthew Kelly
February 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The market also shrugged off steep declines in private equity names, including KKR, Blackstone, and Apollo.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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However, Washington’s steep tariffs have forced them together.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Six Flags America and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay were rated the most overpriced, while national parks dominated the best-value rankings.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Holland pronounced the Grove overbuilt and overpriced.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Prohibitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibitive. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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