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expensive

[ik-spen-siv] / ɪkˈspɛn sɪv /


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"It's a money grab," said her mother, who believes Ritchie's long hospital stay gave the NHS an opportunity to switch to a less expensive package than the nurse‑led support she had at home.

From BBC

He said many buyers were moving from more expensive areas.

From BBC

Government and industry optimized our weapons to be ever more exquisite, expensive and scarce.

From The Wall Street Journal

But among the market’s priciest names today are not just artificial-intelligence darlings but also discount retailers and shampoo makers — a sign that even defensive trades may be now getting expensive.

From MarketWatch

Mr. Bookbinder and others acknowledge that a massive damage award will undoubtedly make U.S. oil and gas more expensive.

From The Wall Street Journal