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expensive

[ik-spen-siv] / ɪkˈspɛn sɪv /


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MHK Lawrie Hooper noted that filling a 900-litre tank of heating oil was now £400 more expensive than it was three months ago.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Though substantially more expensive than public options, UTI Chief Executive Jerome Grant says its automotive graduates can make six figures and benefit from the school’s strong employer relationships.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Should it achieve anywhere close to that valuation, it will be among the most expensive homes to have ever been built across the globe.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Tickets also remain available for more than a third of the 72 group-stage games and many of the expensive hospitality packages are unsold.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Coal recognized the tall man in an expensive suit immediately.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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