deflate
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Price increases for all the stuff needed to flesh out AI technology are unlikely to deflate anytime soon.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
It was reminiscent of Roger Federer at his best, able to relieve pressure and deflate opponents by serving his way out of trouble.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
The longer it takes for supply to return, the longer it will take oil prices to deflate from current levels.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
“The great hurt and fear for folks that steward the farmworker movement now is that this news will deflate the struggle that is so essential and is so hard,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
I feel the anger that was swelling within me deflate as I turn the vial over in my fingers, inside my pocket.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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