inflated
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Those who are specifically traveling domestically to save money should avoid World Cup cities, where lodging prices have been inflated due to anticipated demand.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
The $500,000 exemption limit for joint filers is far too small given the inflated appreciation of recent years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The “unexpected” impact of the World Cup could be a factor, with inflated prices in U.S. cities driving people to international alternatives with better value, he added.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
On the official resale platform, fans faced paying vastly inflated prices, with Fifa taking a 30% fee from each ticket sold.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
In comparison to theirs, our raft wallows dangerously low, its inflated sides loose and sagging.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
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