astronomically

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Representatives such as Boras have responded by proposing something of a compromise: Their clients would be open to a short-term contract, as long as the AAV was astronomically high.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Buying a home is astronomically expensive, overwhelming a rental market already in shortage, and there is nowhere near enough public housing to fill the gaps.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2024

In November, the mortality rate for newborn elephant seal pups reached 96% on one beach in Argentina — astronomically higher than the 0.8% mortality rate observed there in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2024

When you look at the performance of Boeing, they’ve had issues across numerous programs that have ranged from very expensive to astronomically expensive in terms of its reputation in Washington and with its customers.

From Slate • Jan. 17, 2024

That problem grows astronomically as the number of people making up the society increases.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond