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MPAA ratings are decidedly cost-prohibitive to most films I know we couldn't have afforded it for "This Divided State" and eliminates so much potential audience it's ridiculous.
Bryan Young: We Can Self-Publish Books, Why Not More Films? Bryan Young 2011
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MPAA ratings are decidedly cost-prohibitive to most films I know we couldn't have afforded it for "This Divided State" and eliminates so much potential audience it's ridiculous.
Bryan Young: We Can Self-Publish Books, Why Not More Films? Bryan Young 2011
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EFV proponents say starting from scratch is cost-prohibitive for taxpayers and building a cheaper version of the EFV could take up to 10 years, and possibly even more money in the long run.
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Building necessary distribution systems to make use of the dam's electricity would be cost-prohibitive to say the least.
Lori Pottinger: Grand Illusions for African Energy in Davos Lori Pottinger 2011
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The best way to moderate use of fossil fuels in the world is to make their use cost-prohibitive.
Steven Chu Eases Up on the Gas Price Pedal - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2009
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There is a significant demand for legal advice and document drafting in these areas, yet the services of a lawyer are often cost-prohibitive for small businesses and middle-income individuals.
Access to Legal Services: Lessons from the Medical Profession (Part 3 of 3) : Law is Cool 2009
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While reaching the 56.2 miles a gallon target would be cost-prohibitive today, the cost could come down in the future as fuel-saving technology is in greater demand.
GM Calls Fuel Regime 'Tough' Sharon Terlep 2011
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We're able to use the budget that in other settings would be cost-prohibitive.
Freaky Eaters' Dr. Mike Dow and JJ Virgin: People Tune In for the Freak Factor 2011
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The tobacco-tax bureau's ruling suggests that many retailers may now find it cost-prohibitive to own or lease such machines.
Cigarette Ruling Deals a Blow to 'Roll-Your-Own' Retail Shops David Kesmodel 2010
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Building necessary distribution systems to make use of the dam's electricity would be cost-prohibitive to say the least.
Lori Pottinger: Grand Illusions for African Energy in Davos Lori Pottinger 2011
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