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or less commonly pricy
pricier; priciest
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The car is a little pricey.
a small boutique selling pricey women's clothing
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Blood tests, which can be pricey and aren’t always covered by insurance, were also less cost-effective than other methods, the researchers found.
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Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
But some online shoppers said they’ve also been allowed to keep more pricey products.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
Stop by: Fahrenheit in Public Square is pricey, but worth it.
—Troy Smith, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
The World Series player jersey for Ohtani costs $195 in the MLB Shop, compared to the already pricey $135 non-championship Ohtani jersey.
—Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
But some online shoppers said they’ve also been allowed to keep more pricey products.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
Stop by: Fahrenheit in Public Square is pricey, but worth it.
—Troy Smith, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
The World Series player jersey for Ohtani costs $195 in the MLB Shop, compared to the already pricey $135 non-championship Ohtani jersey.
—Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pricey
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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pricey. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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