inflation
noun
in·fla·tion
in-ˈflā-shən 
1
a
b
: a hypothetical extremely brief period of very rapid expansion of the universe immediately following the big bang
c
: empty pretentiousness : pomposity
2
: a continuing rise in the general price level usually attributed to an increase in the volume of money and credit relative to available goods and services
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Examples of inflation in a Sentence
the inflation of a balloon
The government has been unable to control inflation.
The rate of inflation is high.
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Lagarde stressed that there were downside risks to the already-weak euro zone growth outlook, but said the inflation picture had significantly improved and included upside risks.
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Jenni Reid, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
With January just weeks away and inflation still impacting the wallets of Americans, taxpayers across the country are preparing to file in 2025.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Stubborn inflation over recent months has thrown a wrench into central bank hopes of a drawdown of rates, and the possibility of resurgent inflation under President-elect Donald Trump could further complicate plans, experts said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
However, inflation, despite dropping from its 9.1 percent peak in mid-2022, has not declined as anticipated.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Jenni Reid, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
With January just weeks away and inflation still impacting the wallets of Americans, taxpayers across the country are preparing to file in 2025.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Stubborn inflation over recent months has thrown a wrench into central bank hopes of a drawdown of rates, and the possibility of resurgent inflation under President-elect Donald Trump could further complicate plans, experts said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
However, inflation, despite dropping from its 9.1 percent peak in mid-2022, has not declined as anticipated.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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inflation
noun
in·fla·tion
in-ˈflā-shən
1
: an act of inflating : the state of being inflated
2
: a continual increase in the price of goods and services
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