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or uneconomical
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Recent Examples of uneconomic
In some, very uneconomical cases, cheap drones have been shot down with interceptor missiles worth millions of dollars.
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Chevron bought Texas in 2001 for $36 billion at a time when the Permian position was considered a depleted afterthought before the shale revolution unlocked reservoirs previously considered uneconomic.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Agreements should include mechanisms to renegotiate or exit if compliance becomes impossible or uneconomical.
—Aj Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
But since only female trees bear fruit, a 50–50 gender ratio is uneconomical to say the least.
—Jacob Jones, JSTOR Daily, 13 Aug. 2025
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Chevron bought Texas in 2001 for $36 billion at a time when the Permian position was considered a depleted afterthought before the shale revolution unlocked reservoirs previously considered uneconomic.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Agreements should include mechanisms to renegotiate or exit if compliance becomes impossible or uneconomical.
—Aj Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
But since only female trees bear fruit, a 50–50 gender ratio is uneconomical to say the least.
—Jacob Jones, JSTOR Daily, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uneconomic
Adjective
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New York is unaffordable, or at least expensive relative to many other American cities, for many reasons, including its and the state’s environmental and labor regulations and mandates, which push up costs.—
Nicole Gelinas,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
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This year gave us the Big Beautiful Bill, which gave huge tax cuts to corporations and the wealthy while making health care unaffordable for millions of our fellow citizens.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In my experience, the number one reason people back away from bridge financing is prohibitive expenses.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Wyles Daniel,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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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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Despite the Black Friday-esque lines, limited quantities and third-party resellers listing the bags for exorbitant prices, the tote is considered a must-have as fans show up each time a new batch is released in-store.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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But that would be a mistake, especially for those investors who need the portfolio protections silver can offer without having to pay the exorbitant price gold mandates now.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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That would be roughly twice the base price of the company’s most expensive factory model, the Phantom.—
Peter Valdes-Dapena,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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Most gamers will look at an expensive keyboard to enhance their play style but often overlook the mouse.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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But Johnson was quick to remind players that, while adrenaline and desire are valuable, details become the separator in big games.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Although the divorce left Cher with limited immediate wealth, the royalty agreement proved to be valuable in the long-term, reportedly earning her tens of millions of dollars paid out gradually over decades.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Uneconomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uneconomic. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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