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or uneconomical
as in prohibitive
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Recent Examples of uneconomic
By effectively cutting Russia out of the global gas market, the war has made new investments in gas infrastructure appear more risky and uneconomic than ever, especially for developing countries.
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Tim McDonnell, Quartz, 27 Oct. 2022
Pursuant to that mandate, the ACC forced Arizona Public Service to enter into a 30-year contract at an uneconomic rate of over four times the cost of electricity generated from natural gas.
—Ryan Randazzo, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2022
Many of them are still dealing with the afterlife of their denial: billions of dollars of debt tied up in uneconomic coal plants.
—Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2022
Some critics, notably the Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment Bureau, see grey water recycling as environmentally risky, damaging to public wastewater recycling efforts and uneconomic.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2022
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Tim McDonnell, Quartz, 27 Oct. 2022
Pursuant to that mandate, the ACC forced Arizona Public Service to enter into a 30-year contract at an uneconomic rate of over four times the cost of electricity generated from natural gas.
—Ryan Randazzo, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2022
Many of them are still dealing with the afterlife of their denial: billions of dollars of debt tied up in uneconomic coal plants.
—Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2022
Some critics, notably the Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment Bureau, see grey water recycling as environmentally risky, damaging to public wastewater recycling efforts and uneconomic.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uneconomic
Adjective
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The prohibitive influence Tehran once wielded over the structure of the Lebanese government is diminished, perhaps to the point of negligibility.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
8 Jan. 2025
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While this is a worthwhile investment for emergency room doctors deciding whether to admit a sick infant or send them home, such costs are often prohibitive for ordinary physicians.—
David Cox,
WIRED,
7 Jan. 2025
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As home prices remain near their pandemic highs and mortgage rates are expected to linger around the 6 percent mark throughout 2025 despite likely interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, homeownership will continue to be an unaffordable dream for many Americans this year.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Of course, being adequately insured has proven difficult for many Californians, where homeowners’ insurance had already become unaffordable for some before the LA wildfires hit this month and where insurers declined to renew nearly 3 million homeowners’ policies, which included fire coverage.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
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In the comments, many people criticized the niece for disregarding her uncle's feelings and making an unreasonable request.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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Most Canadians supported the move and opposed the weekslong blockades, but the Federal Court of Canada ruled last year that the use of the powers was unreasonable.—
Amanda Coletta The Washington Post,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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After last year’s exorbitant moves, the stock market in 2025 is depending more on company fundamentals to justify a further rise.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2025
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Given the state’s already exorbitant taxes, that likely means cutting spending on less consequential priorities.—
The Editors,
National Review,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But art school was expensive, and his family could not really afford the classes — or even the supplies.—
Dodai Stewart,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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The tufted detailing and rich velvet fabric make the ottoman look so much more expensive than its price tag, while the interior offers enough space for throw blankets, extra pillows, and other belongings.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Palisades and Eaton fires have burned more than 12,000 structures and are expected to be the most costly fires in American history, with estimates ranging from $50 billion to $150 billion.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2025
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With thousands of structures damaged or destroyed, experts say the toll could reach more than $150 billion, making these fires among the costliest natural disasters in American history.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Califf defended the agency's delay in comments to media Wednesday, saying that the FDA needed to lay the groundwork for steep legal fights over the rule.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2025
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So while there are several loopholes for users to remain on TikTok, strong disincentives will likely lead to a steep decline in terms of platform experience.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Later, high atop a telephone pole, Alyssa retrieves a valuable pair of dangling Jordans off a live electrical wire, to mixed results.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
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Across these diverse career pathways, students are gaining valuable skills, credentials, and real-world experience that will set them up for long-term success.—
Vicki Phillips,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Uneconomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uneconomic. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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