inflated

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Some of these were booked by third party resellers using bots with the intention of charging inflated prices but were unable to sell them, the BBC understands.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Private-equity interest has made deal multiples in the sector slightly inflated, according to Arthur Beisner, a broker at Transworld Business Advisors, where he counsels HOA managers and other companies on sales and acquisitions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

On the company’s Thursday conference call, CEO Barry was asked whether she thought recent sales figures have been artificially inflated as consumers rushed to make purchases ahead of impending shortages.

From Barron's • 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

"It's been inflated for several days with no problems. Also, he built some kind of. . . room."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir