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expensive

[ik-spen-siv] / ɪkˈspɛn sɪv /


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As homeownership has become more expensive, more employers are providing financial help to employees who are looking to buy their first home.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026

Tighter constraints on the capital customers need to keep buying expensive chips could easily put more sticks in Nvidia’s tires.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

Britain needs expensive new electricity networks to bring that renewable power to the towns and cities where it is needed.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

It and other neocloud companies must convince investors they can minimize the use of expensive debt while still delivering the computing power AI companies demand.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

Coal recognized the tall man in an expensive suit immediately.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste


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