prohibitive
Example Sentences
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Prohibitive costs and an uncertain market have made filmed versions of Broadway shows a rarity in movie theaters.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025
Prohibitive land prices and access to finance are identified as key challenges in the report, as are limited and insecure tenancies and the sale of county council farms.
From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025
Prohibitive prices, short range and a dearth of accessible, public charging stations remain barriers for most people interested but hesitant to make the switch away from gasoline.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2022
Prohibitive housing costs are not the only reason there are relatively few children.
From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2017
Prohibitive physical defects are also discovered in this connection.
From Sex Avoided subjects Discussed in Plain English by Stanton, Henry
Vocabulary lists containing prohibitive
Outliers
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Challenge, List 3
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