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as in prohibitive
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Recent Examples of uneconomic
Indeed, carbon capture is no longer seen just as an uneconomic science project.
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Christopher Helman, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2022
By effectively cutting Russia out of the global gas market, the war has made new investments in gas infrastructure appear more risky and uneconomic than ever, especially for developing countries.
—Tim McDonnell, Quartz, 27 Oct. 2022
Pursuant to that mandate, the ACC forced Arizona Public Service to enter into a 30-year contract at an uneconomic rate of over four times the cost of electricity generated from natural gas.
—Ryan Randazzo, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2022
Many of them are still dealing with the afterlife of their denial: billions of dollars of debt tied up in uneconomic coal plants.
—Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2022
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Christopher Helman, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2022
By effectively cutting Russia out of the global gas market, the war has made new investments in gas infrastructure appear more risky and uneconomic than ever, especially for developing countries.
—Tim McDonnell, Quartz, 27 Oct. 2022
Pursuant to that mandate, the ACC forced Arizona Public Service to enter into a 30-year contract at an uneconomic rate of over four times the cost of electricity generated from natural gas.
—Ryan Randazzo, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2022
Many of them are still dealing with the afterlife of their denial: billions of dollars of debt tied up in uneconomic coal plants.
—Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uneconomic
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According to BetMGM, Bueckers is the prohibitive favorite to win WNBA Rookie of the Year with -275 odds and would be the first Dallas Wings player to win the award since Allisha Gray did in 2017.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2025
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Sun Sentinel Cavaliers wear down overmatched Heat in 121-100 rout in series opener The Cleveland Cavaliers entered this first-round series as prohibitive favorites against the Miami Heat.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Historically, the technique was widespread in France—often used when bricks or a stone mason were unaffordable.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Historically, research has proven that people are less likely to access health care services when those services are unaffordable, Roth said.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Courts will not second-guess the safety measures employers adopt, even when those measures infringe on an employee’s privacy, unless the measures are unreasonable under the circumstances.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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Companies need to assess their higher costs, and then negotiate with the state regulators who try to protect ratepayers from unreasonable hikes.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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So, barring any consideration from the president, Apple will be forced to eat the exorbitant costs of higher tariffs or raise iPhone prices, which could soften demand even further.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2025
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Despite popular narrative suggesting that Millennials and Gen Z face unprecedented economic headwinds due to the exorbitant costs of housing today, bitcoin presents an opportunity that arguably exceeds what Baby Boomers experienced with real estate.—
Edan Yago,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Critics dismissed it as expensive and unnecessary, arguing that students could read a guide or browse online forums for free.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Mandatory spending—like those entitlement programs—is much more expensive than discretionary spending.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For China, a sudden sell-off of U.S. Treasuries would also be extremely costly, increasing the value of its currency and, thus, the cost of Chinese exports even further.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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The first season was incredibly costly for many of the families.—
Daniel Eduardo Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This gorgeous option has distressed floral medallions that look lived-in for vintage charm, all without a steep price point.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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But Trump’s steep tariffs on Canada, and threats to its sovereignty, dramatically transformed the race.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
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Years before, scientists funded by industry scouted the seabed there, discovering both valuable minerals and new forms of life.—
Christian Elliott,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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Senior executives are now shouldering more direct reports, managing tasks once owned by middle managers, and losing valuable time for strategic thinking.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Uneconomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uneconomic. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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