inflate

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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

Asked to sum up their concerns, one told us: "It just felt like the community was pushed to the side and it shifted into a commercial venture to inflate the egos of those in charge."

From BBC • Apr. 24, 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

Many insurers use credit information to determine the price of both home and auto coverage — meaning a lower score can inflate these bills, which are some of the largest in a household budget.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

However, if there is enough mass—galaxies, galaxy clusters, and unseen dark matter—the initial push given by the big bang wouldn’t be enough to allow the balloon to inflate forever.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife