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expensive

[ik-spen-siv] / ɪkˈspɛn sɪv /


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He warned “these frontier models would be expensive to run, constrained by physical bottlenecks and vulnerable to unrealistic expectations of frictionless deployment cost.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

This very American food has gotten very expensive.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

May and June were exceedingly dry, the main water pump conked out regularly, the roof of the ladies’ room caved in and the pro shop needed more scorecards, which are surprisingly expensive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“It was one of the most expensive games we had,” but Jackson says the level of fan engagement and customer acquisition made it worthwhile.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Maggie was put on a strict budget; but oddly enough her expensive trips to New York were allowed to continue.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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