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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
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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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Unlike Maryland, Virginia doesn’t commit to unaffordable programs just to virtue-signal.Matt Morgan, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2025
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Home and auto insurance premiums soared to unaffordable levels.Rick Rojas, New York Times, 3 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
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Meanwhile, Hawaii has long struggled with exorbitant housing costs.Tom Joyce | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
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In response to growing concerns about exorbitant executive salaries, U.S. lawmakers implemented a cap on the tax deductibility of these payments.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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But two years ago, Schrager announced his departure from Marriott to expand his own brand, Public, a less expensive lifestyle hotel focused on inclusivity and uniqueness at more accessible rates than Marriott’s Edition.Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Trump administration also expanded the use of short-term health insurance plans, which offered limited benefits and less expensive monthly premiums but denied coverage for existing medical conditions.Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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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
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Reality television saw another steep decline that has continued now for nine straight quarters.Brian Welk, IndieWire, 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
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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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Having a second look at your financial investments and commitments could lead to some valuable insights, Gemini.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Uneconomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uneconomic. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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