inflation
Example Sentences
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Annuity income is usually only partially inflation-protected unless an inflation rider is purchased, which reduces initial payouts.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Buying just that group would have left an investor with 80% less money than an S&P 500 index fund, taking inflation into account.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
In your 60s, the focus does shift from maximizing returns to preserving your assets and mitigating the effects of inflation and taxes, all while maintaining your peace of mind.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Gold is likely a potential hedge against duration exposure and currency debasement, as debt and inflation keep long-term yields higher, they say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
In the past twenty-five years, in dollars corrected for inflation, the annual international arms trade has gone from $300 million to much more than $20 billion.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
Vocabulary lists containing inflation
Human Geography - High School
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Ancient Rome - Introductory
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Western Europe - Introductory
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