expensive
Example Sentences
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The 2022 World Cup final was “one of the most expensive games” for Flutter due to high payouts on prop bets, despite its customer engagement value.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Meat is expensive and it might cause friction if someone is paying for a pricey item they can’t even enjoy.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
The contest became the most expensive council race this year, nearly breaking $2 million in contributions.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
She said refiners were better off using reserves than buying expensive crude on the spot market, which often costs more than what they can charge for refined products.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
I can’t stand how expensive this school is, but to be real, it’s a musician’s dream.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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