prohibitive

Example Sentences

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Even if parents can find child care, its high cost can be prohibitive, sometimes leading to young parents with low-paying jobs leaving the workforce.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

In such a situation, insurance costs become prohibitive, said Amena Bakr, head of Middle East and OPEC+ research at analysts Kpler, predicting that the price could hit $90.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Some small businesses find that the paperwork and legal costs make it prohibitive to use the first sale rule.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

But his salary proved prohibitive and he stayed, eventually becoming an example to others of how a player can turn their situation around with hard work and commitment.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

Because Seabiscuit’s fans had made him the prohibitive favorite in the race, his rivals had become relative long shots.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand