prohibitive
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And the former Labour first minister Mark Drakeford who ditched the scheme six years ago warned that the costs today would be "entirely prohibitive".
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Even if parents can find child care, its high cost can be prohibitive, sometimes leading to young parents with low-paying jobs leaving the workforce.
From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026
Although the cost of buying a Premier League club is prohibitive, even to most celebrities, the Championship offers a tempting opportunity.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
“It would be prohibitive for us to pay the $100,000 fee,” Ide said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
Because Seabiscuit’s fans had made him the prohibitive favorite in the race, his rivals had become relative long shots.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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