inflationary
adjective
in·fla·tion·ary
in-ˈflā-shə-ˌner-ē 
: of, characterized by, or productive of inflation
inflationary policies
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He blames the bad economy on the government's inflationary policies.
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On Wednesday, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and core CPI data will be published, shedding light on inflationary trends and the cost of living.
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Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
Trump has promised to enact a new fiscal and economic regime, including harsh tariffs that some economists fear could have inflationary effects.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Massive, inflationary government spending, especially spending that smacks of bribery — to buy votes with free stuff — simply does not sit well with most Americans.
—Richard Stacy, The Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2024
As prices rise, so do rents, which means your property investment can still provide strong returns even in an inflationary environment.
—Johan Hajji, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
Trump has promised to enact a new fiscal and economic regime, including harsh tariffs that some economists fear could have inflationary effects.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Massive, inflationary government spending, especially spending that smacks of bribery — to buy votes with free stuff — simply does not sit well with most Americans.
—Richard Stacy, The Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2024
As prices rise, so do rents, which means your property investment can still provide strong returns even in an inflationary environment.
—Johan Hajji, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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inflationary
adjective
in·fla·tion·ary
in-ˈflā-shə-ˌner-ē
: of, relating to, or causing inflation
an inflationary policy
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