inflate

Example Sentences

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A new provision at Nasdaq will inflate SpaceX’s weight in the Nasdaq 100, effectively compelling some index funds to triple their buying of the stock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The researchers say this interaction could partly inflate the estimated genetic influence of IQ, potentially by as much as 15 percentage points.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Charities are urging people not to turn their heating off as the war in Iran continues to inflate energy prices.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

“We will continue to hold accountable insurers that knowingly submit inaccurate or unsupported diagnoses to improperly inflate reimbursement,” Shumate said in a statement.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

I watched his cheeks inflate like a balloon and then deflate.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie