inflate

Example Sentences

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Uber contends this arrangement has created an incentive for doctors and attorneys to collude to dramatically inflate medical bills.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Prosecutors allege that Rowan and his co-conspirators concealed the kickbacks by using fake invoices and shell companies to inflate Medicare reimbursements while funneling payments to medical providers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

"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

It feels like someone is trying to inflate you, but there’s nowhere for the air or pressure or whatever it is to go.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell