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exorbitant

[ig-zawr-bi-tuhnt] / ɪgˈzɔr bɪ tənt /


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Many in the industry, though, have been skeptical that the circuit could be kept together in anything resembling its current form given the exorbitant costs and tepid fan interest.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

Rizzo was later sentenced to 12 years in state prison for dipping into city coffers to pay employees, including himself, exorbitant salaries.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Powell, who was awarded an MBE for his youth sprint coaching nurturing GB athletes, said despite London Diamond League often selling out, some people would still be excluded by the "exorbitant" prices.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

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

Haymitch is our only hope, but nothing is forthcoming, either from lack of money -everything will cost an exorbitant amount -or because he's dissatisfied with our performance.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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