exorbitant
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High tolls, up to $2 million per ship, and exorbitant insurance rates deter operators from using the Strait of Hormuz, alongside ceasefire concerns.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
The public is already familiar with the exorbitant capital spending of the world’s largest tech companies as they race to build up their AI capabilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Just as things start looking up, Amanda’s car is stolen, left in an illegal spot and towed, and the towing company slaps her with an exorbitant $21,000 bill for circumstances entirely out of her control.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026
Where we don’t hide behind high walls, apologists and exorbitant price tags.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
Sometime after the dinner, Howard contacted the filly’s owner and offered an exorbitant sum for her.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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