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expensive

[ik-spen-siv] / ɪkˈspɛn sɪv /


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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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