expensive
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The business comes with its own challenges: Developing the tech is expensive, getting the permits is complex and scaling to profitability is hard.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Another said he is using his boat less these days due to expensive fuel.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026
In the space of one month, England duo Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers have each broken the record for being the most expensive British player of all-time.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Elliott contends that right now, stocks are incredibly expensive by almost any measure, and stock prices are based on very high growth expectations.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
This meant it was a cheap ticket but still close enough to the router for her to steal the free Wi-Fi that came with expensive fares.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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