overpriced
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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"An overpriced Dubai skyscraper" was among the many critical comments on social media, while lawmaker Gabor Grendel of the opposition Slovensko party called it "the most expensive corn in the world".
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
It’s much more fun to buy a grotesquely overpriced polyester jersey and whisper about the what-ifs and what-could-bes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
But overpriced IPOs don’t tell you much about the broader market.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
Much the same happened when many dot-com companies, overpriced by investors, failed to live up to their hype and folded in March 2000.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
This was his weekly treat: to visit the bookshop, buy an overpriced caffeinated drink, read as much as he could for free, and become Obinze again.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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