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hyperinflation

[hahy-per-in-fley-shuhn] / ˌhaɪ pər ɪnˈfleɪ ʃən /
NOUN
extremely high, rising economic inflation
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The Patriots’ quarterback, Tom Brady, was there, but not the league commissioner, Roger Goodell, who lost his bid to punish Brady in connection with the alleged underinflation of footballs.

From New York Times • Sep. 10, 2015

Goodell compared Brady’s behavior — his possible involvement in the possible underinflation of footballs during a blowout win — to the abuse of performance-enhancing drugs.

From Washington Post • Jul. 28, 2015

And if underinflation were indeed the secret to the Patriots' blowing out the Indianapolis Colts, think of what a few squishy basketballs might do for our Lakers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2015



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