11.   The paper losses reflect the difference between the estimated value Thursday of the acquired companies and the astronomical prices JDS paid for them.

12.   This may explain the astronomical prices robots can fetch.

13.   Utility officials and consumer groups said the astronomical prices signal that the market is not functioning properly.

14.   Astronomical prices realised by Impressionist works at that time were hailed as a sign of the boom when Japanese buyers in particular bought heavily at high prices.

15.   Their much sought after horns fetch astronomical prices in Asia.

16.   While the astronomical prices of two years ago are gone, food is not cheap.