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exorbitant

[ig-zawr-bi-tuhnt] / ɪgˈzɔr bɪ tənt /


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SpaceX had barely finished making the most exorbitant market claim in capitalist history before word leaked that Anthropic would make a bigger one.

From Slate Sep. 1, 2026

It’s the exorbitant costs of select and travel teams and the early push toward single-sport specialization.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Rizzo was later sentenced to 12 years in state prison for dipping into city coffers to pay employees, including himself, exorbitant salaries.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Powell, who was awarded an MBE for his youth sprint coaching nurturing GB athletes, said despite London Diamond League often selling out, some people would still be excluded by the "exorbitant" prices.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Those willing to pay the exorbitant fees are shifted backward in time to view history firsthand.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson




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