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Recent Examples of unaffordable
Kirk and his wife can barely afford the premium payments, and any increase in the payment would make the plan unaffordable, Mrvan said.
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Millions of Iranians are grappling with rampant inflation and a plummeting currency and everyday items and medicine have become unaffordable for many.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Child care remains unaffordable for many Miami-Dade families Antonia Kincannon knows that struggle firsthand.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
New York’s budget is already massive and unaffordable.
—Andrew Rein, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Millions of Iranians are grappling with rampant inflation and a plummeting currency and everyday items and medicine have become unaffordable for many.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Child care remains unaffordable for many Miami-Dade families Antonia Kincannon knows that struggle firsthand.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
New York’s budget is already massive and unaffordable.
—Andrew Rein, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unaffordable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unaffordable
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In January 2023, an exorbitant trip to Dubai sparked shock and outrage, with some claiming the experience was tone-deaf during a rough time within the economy.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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Understandably, fans paying exorbitant ticket prices ask about that.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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In one survey of large enterprises, more than half of AI projects never make it past pilot, often because weak ideas linger until the costs of reversing them become politically or technically prohibitive.—
Ted Ladd,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Still, giving him this kind of money is prohibitive for everyone but the Dodgers.—
Chris Branch,
New York 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
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Italian pasta could disappear from US shelves Italian pasta could largely disappear from US supermarket shelves as producers say 107% tariffs make exports uneconomic.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Importantly, the president already has full legal authority to impose tariffs when other nations’ behavior places an unreasonable burden on our economy, including through environmental negligence.—
Chip Lamarca,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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The logic was that Spirit had projected the league would grow at a rate that the league itself found unreasonable, and so would not be able to field a team while also paying Rodman.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026
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As for the least expensive month, September tends to be the cheapest time to visit, along with August.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Traditional humanoid robots depend heavily on data collected by human operators, which is slow and expensive.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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Kunz says surrounding structures like ceilings, floors, and walls can all need costly repairs once all is said and done.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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These water issues suggest potentially costly problems with the foundation, mold, or drainage system.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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That’s where the Kate Spade Outlet comes in, offering polished, functional purses at steep discounts.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
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The figures, while slightly less than official economists’ estimates, assuaged concerns about a steeper drop in employment.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Peel away the crowds, the tourist tax, and the overpriced (and too frequently, subpar) dining, and what’s left?—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2025
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Home prices, which rose 59% nationwide in the years after the pandemic, are considered overpriced.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Unaffordable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaffordable. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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