Definitions
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- adverb In an
extortionate manner; in a manner that greatlyexceeds what isreasonable ormoderate .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adverb to an exorbitant degree
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Examples
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Things such as extortionately priced match tickets, mismanagement of clubs from foreign investors who know nothing of the club's history, the franchising of clubs (Wimbledon) should be stopped and all real fans know that something is wrong with Football.
WN.com - Articles related to Cycling in Britain: five great waterways cycle routes 2010
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Things such as extortionately priced match tickets, mismanagement of clubs from foreign investors who know nothing of the club's history, the franchising of clubs (Wimbledon) should be stopped and all real fans know that something is wrong with
WN.com - Articles related to Cycling in Britain: five great waterways cycle routes 2010
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Things such as extortionately priced match tickets, mismanagement of clubs from foreign investors who know nothing of the club's history, the franchising of clubs (Wimbledon) should be stopped and all real fans know that something is wrong with Football.
WN.com - Articles related to Cycling in Britain: five great waterways cycle routes 2010
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However, it's safe to assume that most people will want to recline, especially on long haul journeys, but remember to inform the person behind you that you're about to recline - there are few things worse than an extortionately expensive gin and tonic ending up on your lap.
Emyr Thomas: Travel Guide: How to Travel by Plane Emyr Thomas 2011
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However, it's safe to assume that most people will want to recline, especially on long haul journeys, but remember to inform the person behind you that you're about to recline - there are few things worse than an extortionately expensive gin and tonic ending up on your lap.
Emyr Thomas: Travel Guide: How to Travel by Plane Emyr Thomas 2011
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After making reference to the significant potential of domestic shale gas reserves the president then indulges us with one of the oil industry's' favorite rationalizations for extortionately high prices now, and higher prices to come.
Raymond J. Learsy: Obama Echoes The American Petroleum Institute Mantra Raymond J. Learsy 2011
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As I see it, the way to arrest the decline of pubs is to reppeal the smoking ban, and reform licesing laws so that licensed pubs are open until 11 and nightclubs (where drinks are extortionately expensive already) are open thereafter.
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While it's decidedly glamorous -- even fun in a perverse way -- to have a pencil-thin Parisian in a pencil skirt sell you an extortionately priced chemise once in a while, it's also a must to get the most bang for your fashion buck.
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While it's decidedly glamorous -- even fun in a perverse way -- to have a pencil-thin Parisian in a pencil skirt sell you an extortionately priced chemise once in a while, it's also a must to get the most bang for your fashion buck.
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While it's decidedly glamorous -- even fun in a perverse way -- to have a pencil-thin Parisian in a pencil skirt sell you an extortionately priced chemise once in a while, it's also a must to get the most bang for your fashion buck.
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