inflated

Example Sentences

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Becerra, in short order, said he was “not running on inflated promises” but rather his record as a congressman, former attorney general and health secretary in President Biden’s cabinet.

From Los Angeles Times

But Carson points out that Warsh also sees inflated asset prices as a symptom of too-easy monetary policy, which he says may pose a challenge to Wall Street.

From Barron's

But Carson points out that Warsh also sees inflated asset prices as a symptom of too-easy monetary policy, which he says may pose a challenge to Wall Street.

From Barron's

Government data suggests an even higher shift, though critics say the figures are inflated due to poor tracking of total e‑waste generation.

From Barron's

“The company’s investors, creditors, and employees deserved fair and complete financial information, not inflated numbers and schemes.”

From The Wall Street Journal