inflation

US /ɪnˈfleʃən/

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UK /ɪn'fleɪʃn/

B1TOEIC

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Act of filling something with air or gas

The inflation of the children’s bouncing castle took over two hours

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Continual rise in the prices of products

Inflation means that our savings become less and less each year

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A period of accelerated expansion in the early universe.

Cosmic inflation is a theory about the early universe.

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In the UK, inflation is close to its highest in 40 years, largely driven by those high energy costs.
In the UK, inflation is close to its highest in 40 years, largely driven by those high energy costs.
In many countries, for example, the US, inflation is beginning to ease, thanks partly to policies heightening by central banks.
In many countries, for example, the US, inflation is beginning to ease, thanks partly to policies heightening by central banks.

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As consumers felt the lasting impacts of inflation sales of store brand products increased.
As consumers felt the lasting impacts of inflation sales of store brand products increased.
And now as inflation drains American's wallets, Aldi continues to grow.
And now as inflation drains American's wallets, Aldi continues to grow.

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trying to curb speculation and rein in inflation.
trying to curb speculation and rein in inflation.
wage growth and inflation for about three decades.
wage growth and inflation for about three decades.

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from the Covid-19 pandemic, to record inflation and a cost of living crisis.
from the Covid-19 pandemic, to record inflation and a cost of living crisis.

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...that the only way they can try to pull down inflation...
...that the only way they can try to pull down inflation...
...they’re trying to control inflation—how fast prices rise for everyone
...they’re trying to control inflation—how fast prices rise for everyone

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So when we think about the kinds of investments you want to make for your children, the cost of college has gone up a lot faster than overall inflation.
So when we think about the kinds of investments you want to make for your children, the cost of college has gone up a lot faster than overall inflation.
Inflation -- it's eroding people's purchasing power.
Inflation -- it's eroding people's purchasing power.

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and we adjust for inflation, that comes out to about the $15.36 that we're offering right
and we adjust for inflation, that comes out to about the $15.36 that we're offering right

09:15

But if you zoom out and take a look at the Bureau of Transportation's historical statistics and adjust for inflation,
But if you zoom out and take a look at the Bureau of Transportation's historical statistics and adjust for inflation,

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