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exorbitant

[ig-zawr-bi-tuhnt] / ɪgˈzɔr bɪ tənt /


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High tolls, up to $2 million per ship, and exorbitant insurance rates deter operators from using the Strait of Hormuz, alongside ceasefire concerns.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

From tolls as steep as $2 million per ship External link to exorbitant insurance rates External link for the risky voyage, many ship operators aren’t willing to traverse the strait even if technically it’s open.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Just as things start looking up, Amanda’s car is stolen, left in an illegal spot and towed, and the towing company slaps her with an exorbitant $21,000 bill for circumstances entirely out of her control.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

Lamenting the logistical nightmare, exorbitant costs and strain on working families, they offer tips and tricks for locking in sought-after sessions: Pay attention to countdown clocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 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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