prohibitive
Example Sentences
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But his salary proved prohibitive and he stayed, eventually becoming an example to others of how a player can turn their situation around with hard work and commitment.
From BBC
For most households, the ongoing costs of supporting a large family remain prohibitive.
From MarketWatch
Greenland’s rare-earth reserves are actually lower than the U.S.’s and its harsh geography makes recovery prohibitive.
The lack of a prohibitive front-runner signals opportunity.
From Los Angeles Times
The celebrations required that one student, selected randomly, bake a cake in honor of the nation’s authoritarian ruler — a task requiring time and resources prohibitive to much of the population.
From Los Angeles Times
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