as in uneconomical
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Recent Examples of prohibitive
The immersive graphics of virtual reality can also be prohibitive for gamers; the Meta Quest Pro sells for $1,000 and the Apple Vision Pro for $3,500.
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Zachary Small, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
But the cost of ensuring extra energy capacity is prohibitive, and many countries are unprepared for worsening conditions, said Nicolas Fulghum, a senior analyst at Ember.
—José María León Cabrera, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
The testing usually only covers a modicum of tests and doesn’t exhaustively test all possible variations (the time and cost would be enormous and likely prohibitive).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Despite boasting cutting-edge medical technologies and treatments, people often face prohibitive costs and inadequate coverage.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
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Zachary Small, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
But the cost of ensuring extra energy capacity is prohibitive, and many countries are unprepared for worsening conditions, said Nicolas Fulghum, a senior analyst at Ember.
—José María León Cabrera, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
The testing usually only covers a modicum of tests and doesn’t exhaustively test all possible variations (the time and cost would be enormous and likely prohibitive).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Despite boasting cutting-edge medical technologies and treatments, people often face prohibitive costs and inadequate coverage.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibitive
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Meanwhile, Hawaii has long struggled with exorbitant housing costs.Tom Joyce | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
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In response to growing concerns about exorbitant executive salaries, U.S. lawmakers implemented a cap on the tax deductibility of these payments.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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In the comments, many people criticized the niece for disregarding her uncle's feelings and making an unreasonable request.Erin Clack, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Most Canadians supported the move and opposed the weekslong blockades, but the Federal Court of Canada ruled last year that the use of the powers was unreasonable.Amanda Coletta The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Unlike Maryland, Virginia doesn’t commit to unaffordable programs just to virtue-signal.Matt Morgan, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2025
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Home and auto insurance premiums soared to unaffordable levels.Rick Rojas, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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The tufted detailing and rich velvet fabric make the ottoman look so much more expensive than its price tag, while the interior offers enough space for throw blankets, extra pillows, and other belongings.Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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But two years ago, Schrager announced his departure from Marriott to expand his own brand, Public, a less expensive lifestyle hotel focused on inclusivity and uniqueness at more accessible rates than Marriott’s Edition.Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The results have been a large increase in energy costs for households and industry, driven by levies to subsidise uneconomic generation, and rising volatility in electricity markets accompanied by a higher risk of power outages in future.Gordon Hughes, National Review, 13 May 2024
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Car-makers have warned that U.K. electric-vehicle manufacturing may become uneconomic under the existing U.K.-EU trade deal, which from 2024 requires 45% of the value of EVs to come from the U.K. or EU to avoid tariffs.WSJ, WSJ, 2 June 2023
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The Palisades and Eaton fires have burned more than 12,000 structures and are expected to be the most costly fires in American history, with estimates ranging from $50 billion to $150 billion.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) lists hundreds of costly disasters that occurred from 1980 through 2024.Alex Nitzberg, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Reality television saw another steep decline that has continued now for nine straight quarters.Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 2025
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So while there are several loopholes for users to remain on TikTok, strong disincentives will likely lead to a steep decline in terms of platform experience.Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
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Benn’s game declined after playing a net-front role in Dallas, and his pricey contract only complicated things.Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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The city intends to cut in half the bountiful Central West TIF that blankets much of the West Loop, while some TIFs west of Ogden Avenue are expected to be extended and others in areas where popular restaurants, shops and pricey properties are located will likely expire.A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Prohibitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibitive. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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