exorbitant

Example Sentences

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Companies need artificial general intelligence if they are ever to see returns that justify some of the exorbitant P/E ratios in today’s valuations.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 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

For Daniel-Hoste, a classically trained pipe organist who plays in regional orchestras and teaches piano on the side, his expenditures hardly seemed exorbitant.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Recently, after a long day in a local gym hearing complaints from residents with exorbitant electrical bills and business owners facing red tape, she met with a group of politicians from Colima state.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Walking down River Street, they stopped at every window and planned exorbitant purchases when they made their first million dollars.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy