inflation
noun
in·fla·tion
in-ˈflā-shən 
1
a
b
: a hypothetical extremely brief period of very rapid expansion of the universe immediately following the big bang
c
: empty pretentiousness : pomposity
2
: a continuing rise in the general price level usually attributed to an increase in the volume of money and credit relative to available goods and services
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the inflation of a balloon
The government has been unable to control inflation.
The rate of inflation is high.
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The 10-year Treasury yield edged lower as the bond market digested the improvement in core inflation, highlighting just how nervous some investors were about the potential for a rise in inflation.
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John Towfighi, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
Unemployment remains low, and rising wages are helping workers cope with inflation.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
President Biden and his campaign successor, Vice President Harris, suffered politically because of inflation, and the poll provides a grim view of Biden's presidency.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
The report comes with markets skittish over the state of inflation and the Fed’s potential response.
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John Towfighi, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
Unemployment remains low, and rising wages are helping workers cope with inflation.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
President Biden and his campaign successor, Vice President Harris, suffered politically because of inflation, and the poll provides a grim view of Biden's presidency.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
The report comes with markets skittish over the state of inflation and the Fed’s potential response.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
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inflation
noun
in·fla·tion
in-ˈflā-shən
1
: an act of inflating : the state of being inflated
2
: a continual increase in the price of goods and services
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