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

Without test scores, admissions would hinge on inflated grades, extracurricular activities and essays.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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

They usually featured easy credit and inflated prices.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam