Definition of expensivenext

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Recent Examples of expensive There are also cases where companies have prosecuted farmers who unknowingly find GM plants in their fields, and who then became the target of expensive lawsuits. Anthony Pahnke, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026 But the parks remain expensive as visitors continue to struggle with the high cost of living, and D’Amaro has worked to promote cost transparency and package affordability in recent years. Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026 Brother keeps trying to push for more expensive places that are beyond our budget, divide bills in really bizarre unequal ways that are obviously flawed, and seems resistant to coming up with rules around cleaning or chores. R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026 Iran's response would not defeat a superior military force head-on, but would make operating in the Gulf painful and expensive. Imtiaz Tyab, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expensive
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Adjective
  • Walz unveiled the costly proposal, which would drastically shift oversight duties from counties across the state onto the Minnesota Department of Human Services, during a Tuesday press conference.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Experts say the unique geology of California’s fields, and the nature of its heavy crude, make new projects, and efforts to pump more oil out of existing ones, costlier and more energy-intensive than drilling in other parts of the country.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Another common issue is low liquidity, Um says, meaning some households have strong incomes and valuable assets, but relatively little cash available for unexpected emergencies.
    Mike Winters, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Invasive brushes kick out native grasses that make valuable forage for cattle.
    Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Already home to a large number of multinational headquarters and premium retail destinations, the district is expanding its focus beyond retail toward innovation spanning beauty, health, technology and fashion.
    Johannes Neubacher, Footwear News, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The Panthers have made up ground with their roster by targeting top-tier talent at non-premium positions in free agency.
    Mike Kaye March 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • There are precious few roads, and nothing is impervious to the whims of weather.
    Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Having access to knowledge and being able to collectively reflect are rights too precious to surrender to those who prefer us ignorant.
    Megan Thiele Strong, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Unlike Jekyll and Sea Islands—with their extravagant homes, ritzy resorts, and golf courses—the true luxury of LSSI is the unfettered nature.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The gift bag—which is actually a small suitcase—includes everything from extravagant vacations to home renovations to tasty snacks.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026

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“Expensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expensive. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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