prohibitive
Example Sentences
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But in a time of binge-watching, I didn’t find the length prohibitive.
From Los Angeles Times
But costs could be prohibitive for a continent with stagnant economic growth.
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
The investment costs involved in being at the frontier of developing foundational models are prohibitive for India, the government said in a recent economic report.
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
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