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expensive

[ik-spen-siv] / ɪkˈspɛn sɪv /


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Even with all that revenue, it spent far more than it earned, mostly because building AI is extremely expensive -- nearly $10 billion last year alone.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Critics slammed the most expensive tickets in World Cup history and dynamic pricing, which adjusts prices according to demand.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It is an extension of the so-called "lipstick effect" economic theory that was popularised in the early 2000s, whereby people who couldn't afford to buy something really expensive would buy a little luxury item instead.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

SpaceX and Tesla are working on the Terafab, an expensive plan to produce AI chips for everything from AI satellites to Optimus robots.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Once they made up their mind to purchase some porcelain, they could often be drawn into buying a teak chair or some other expensive piece of furniture.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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