exorbitant
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High ticket prices and exorbitant transportation and parking fees have angered fans and drawn the attention of politicians and state attorneys general.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Although he is relieved they will avoid what he called "exorbitant" ticket prices, Adonis believes a country that doesn't want to welcome supporters from qualifying teams shouldn't be allowed to host the World Cup.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The number of licensed toys I had as a kid for characters I really didn’t give a damn about is embarrassingly exorbitant.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
"For this reason we've decided to stock up now, before prices become exorbitant," Geywitz said.
From Barron's • May 3, 2026
“Few farmers dare come into town. They charge exorbitant prices for their wares, and get whatever they ask,” he said bitterly.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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