prohibitive

Example Sentences

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To get a Starlink antenna on the black market, Iranians previously had to shell out around "$800 or $1,000" at the end of 2025, Ahmadian recalled, a prohibitive amount for many.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 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

Some small businesses find that the paperwork and legal costs make it prohibitive to use the first sale rule.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

But in a time of binge-watching, I didn’t find the length prohibitive.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Reluctantly, Foley, Simosi, and their teams concluded that the cost of extracting these statues would be prohibitive.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler