inflate
Example Sentences
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Beahon pushed back against the idea that brands were inflating prices arbitrarily, arguing that higher costs reflect inflation, rising material prices and unprecedented global investment in elite sport.
From BBC
In other words, asking about food decisions piece by piece naturally inflates the total.
From Science Daily
Now, some investors are having trouble closing on units they bought pre-construction at those inflated prices.
From BBC
The equity awards are inflating the company’s heavy operating losses and diluting existing shareholders at a rapid clip.
“They also increase patient costs, while inflating health care spending.”
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
