exorbitant

Example Sentences

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Poultry from Brazil, widely criticised for its poor quality, and fruit and vegetables from South Africa or Europe all flood Kinshasa supermarkets, often at exorbitant prices.

From Barron's

When alternatives become viable, the dollar’s “exorbitant privilege” — America’s ability to borrow cheaply and export inflation—disappears.

From MarketWatch

Despite exorbitant prices, the match was virtually sold out.

From Barron's

The issue was highlighted by widespread public anger over the exorbitant cost of some tickets to see the British leg of Britpop band Oasis's reunion tour this year.

From Barron's

The issue was highlighted by widespread public anger over the exorbitant cost of some tickets to see the British leg of Britpop band Oasis's reunion tour this year.

From Barron's