exorbitant

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From tolls as steep as $2 million per ship External link to exorbitant insurance rates External link for the risky voyage, many ship operators aren’t willing to traverse the strait even if technically it’s open.

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

Haymitch is our only hope, but nothing is forthcoming, either from lack of money -everything will cost an exorbitant amount -or because he's dissatisfied with our performance.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins