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The phrase "a pretty hefty premium" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing costs or prices that are significantly higher than usual.
Example: "The new smartphone comes with a pretty hefty premium compared to its predecessor, making it less accessible for budget-conscious consumers."
Alternatives: "a significant extra cost" or "a substantial surcharge".
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I know, right?! At almost 300 euros the Earth Brooch imposes a pretty hefty premium for a one-of-a-kind gift, but you've got to admit that it is pretty cool.
So far, the Raspberry Pi Foundation has put four pre-production models on eBay, and all of them command a pretty hefty premium over the vaunted $35 price tag that their mass-produced brethren will sport.
On the 6 Plus, which users are already paying a pretty hefty premium to get, it seems plausible that high-end smartphone gaming could finally get some real attention from consumers.
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Our management knew that we'd start out paying a pretty hefty cost premium.
That's a pretty hefty guarantee.
"It's a pretty hefty increase".
It's a pretty hefty deal".
In rowing terms, this was a pretty hefty drubbing.
That seems like a pretty hefty price to pay just for a pledge.
That's a pretty hefty combination, and it creates quite a tough environment.
"You have to have a pretty hefty amount of money to go there and enjoy it.
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