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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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But the cost of ensuring extra energy capacity is prohibitive, and many countries are unprepared for worsening conditions, said Nicolas Fulghum, a senior analyst at Ember.José María León Cabrera, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Despite boasting cutting-edge medical technologies and treatments, people often face prohibitive costs and inadequate coverage.Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
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Hospital and pharmaceutical charges are unaffordable.Arthur E Palamara, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Ford has confirmed Ontario is contemplating restricting electricity exports to the three states and said that would make electricity unaffordable for Americans.Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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In business, Dolan was formidable but never unreasonable.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
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The excellence and the longevity are unreasonable to match or even approach.Zach Harper, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Despite Fed Cuts, Many Store Credit Cards Are Still Charging Customers Extreme Interest Rates Many credit cards offered by major retailers continue to charge exorbitant annual percentage rates, despite moves by the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates in the economy.Bill Hardekopf, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Many patients, advocacy groups and experts say the industry and U.S. health-care system are flawed or broken entirely, often burdening Americans who simply need care with exorbitant costs and daunting hurdles.Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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In her youth, Susan’s hair was the stuff of legend: that elusive strawberry blonde shade that usually requires an expensive colorist's help.Monica Ainley, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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The least expensive gas is in Georgia’s northern neighbor.Kim Jarrett | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
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But looking at how quickly the dynamics could have changed with Love and the Packers, the Niners’ patience could be costly.Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Productive disagreements keep the CEO grounded and prevent costly missteps, creating a collaborative environment even in the face of opposing views.Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Projections were giving the BJP fewer than 200 seats, a steep drop from its previous total of 303, and a result that would spell the end of its parliamentary majority.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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The shoreline is mostly rugged and rocky, with pines marching up steep, often-foggy slopes.Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Emotional Management Think of emotional reactions as valuable data rather than directives for action.Nik Ershov, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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His father is the village sarpanch, or headman, and the family owns valuable farmland.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Uneconomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uneconomic. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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