prohibitive

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To get a Starlink antenna on the black market, Iranians previously had to shell out around "$800 or $1,000" at the end of 2025, Ahmadian recalled, a prohibitive amount for many.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

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

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

The e-bike incentive program was unique because it gave residents the opportunity to afford an alternative method of transportation that could otherwise be cost prohibitive, according to Jared Sanchez, policy director at CalBike.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Reluctantly, Foley, Simosi, and their teams concluded that the cost of extracting these statues would be prohibitive.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler