expensive
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In other words, for Spurs the pluses of building a new expensive stadium far outweigh the negatives, at least from a financial perspective.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
We have all been there: You’re getting your car serviced, and the mechanic or agent says you need an expensive repair.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
It can also be much more expensive to deliver eldercare if the care recipients are spread out over many miles of roads.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
They can store substantial amounts of energy, but lithium and some of the other materials used in these batteries can be expensive to obtain and may carry significant environmental costs.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
Lighter clothes were more expensive and required frequent professional cleaning, so while my everyday trousers and waistcoat looked rather somber in the daylight, they made suitable evening wear.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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