Example Sentences

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Knight Law Group denied inflating their billing, calling the suit a “thinly veiled attempt to silence firms who would dare to hold them responsible and seek justice for consumers.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

UniCredit's reporting of a gradually increasing uptake of its offer prompted accusations from Commerzbank that it was artificially inflating the figures.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

Fifa must answer questions after allegations of "artificially inflating prices" and "misleading fans" over the sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“It appears the issue is with Harvard’s professors inflating grades. Limiting the A’s does not reward the work, it pits students against each to compete for them.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Immediately, the horned toad jumped out from her side and took a big angry breath, inflating its round tummy.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young