inflate

Example Sentences

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"The primary use case for a humanoid robot today is to walk on stage and artificially inflate your share price," he says.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The researchers say this interaction could partly inflate the estimated genetic influence of IQ, potentially by as much as 15 percentage points.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Then there are add-ons like extended warranties, tire protection and GAP insurance that can inflate the final price by as much as 30%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

“We will continue to hold accountable insurers that knowingly submit inaccurate or unsupported diagnoses to improperly inflate reimbursement,” Shumate said in a statement.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

The leaders had agreed with Lee Scoresby that when they reached the next stopping place, they would inflate his balloon and he would spy from the air.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman