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extortionate

[ik-stawr-shuh-nit] / ɪkˈstɔr ʃə nɪt /




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This tournament is less about sportsmanship and athletic excellence than about pushing crappy beer and extortionate credit cards?

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The mother said she understood why Island Waste had its fine system but felt the rates were "extortionate".

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

A mum-of-two has said the choice of food in Guernsey to meet her family's gluten-free dietary needs is "limited" and the prices "extortionate".

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Infantino's comments were his first public remarks since the ticketing furore erupted earlier this month, with fan groups branding ticket prices as "extortionate" and "astronomical".

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

Magee had been staying at some country place, and on his leaving, the innkeeper had presented an extortionate bill, at the same time expressing the hope that his visitor had had change and rest.

From Ever Heard This? Over Three Hundred Good Stories by Chambers, F. W.




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