inflated

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Fifa has hit back at criticism from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, saying vastly inflated train fares at the 2026 World Cup will create problems far beyond just hitting fans in the pocket.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

In practice, resale sites offering tickets at inflated values contributes to ticket touting and leaves genuine fans at risk of missing out altogether on tickets to some events.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Later that year, Chinese regulators fined Hengda the equivalent of about $580 million for allegedly issuing fraudulent financial statements—which inflated revenue and profit—and using them in bond issuances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Now the government insists that number is inflated includes tens of thousands who may be alive.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

As soon as he saw her safely hit the yellow inflated mattress and the firefighters reach for her, Rashid had run out of the room to find Tad and the others.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau