inflated

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Inflated prices are only part of the story.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

Inflated capital-gains tax liabilities are also depressing existing-home sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Inflated streaming figures for high-profile performers would therefore diminish the proportion of money available for other artists.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

Inflated prices became commonplace: The city paid over $311 a night at the two-star Holiday Inn Express on Kings Highway in Brooklyn to house migrants.

From Slate • Jul. 17, 2025

Inflated by his successes on the board, his ego had begun to shut out other people.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady