expensive
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His expensive deployment of Washington lobbyists paid off when the US lifted its long-term sanctions on him.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Plus, we go inside Missouri’s most expensive ZIP Code and an apartment renovation in Venice.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
There’s increasing pressure to play early-round games in on-campus stadiums, which are simpler and less expensive to stage.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
A stainless steel that can withstand high voltage seawater conditions while replacing expensive titanium based components could make hydrogen production cheaper, more scalable, and easier to pair with renewable energy.
From Science Daily • May 10, 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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