inflated

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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

The New Jersey governor has said the inflated prices are because Fifa has refused to subsidise transport expenditure.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Without test scores, admissions would hinge on inflated grades, extracurricular activities and essays.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Feldstein Soto noted the city’s payouts were inflated by a “cascade of horrible” cases that were pending when she took office.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The hypersphere is expanding from a point, like a four-dimensional balloon being inflated, creating in every instant more space in the universe.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan