prohibitive
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The researchers found that many leading classical simulation methods would face prohibitive runtimes when attempting the same task.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
That’s because freeing hydrogen from its bond with oxygen in water requires an extraordinary amount of energy — and expensive equipment — making it cost prohibitive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
During the run-up to the World Cup, fears over prohibitive ticket prices, chaotic transportation and restrictive immigration policies suggested the whole thing might turn into an unmitigated disaster.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
But the cost for the company’s walkthroughs is actually far less prohibitive than their celebrity cachet might suggest.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
But scholarships were few and far between, and the cost of private schooling was prohibitive for all but a privileged few.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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