inflated price
Frequency: 5.56.1 per million words
a price that has been artificially increased
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- The housing market is currently suffering from inflated prices.
- Consumers are reluctant to pay inflated prices for essential goods.
- During the crisis, some vendors tried to charge inflated prices for medical supplies.
- Experts warn of an economic bubble leading to inflated prices in the tech sector.
- She refused to buy the antique at such an inflated price.
- The government introduced measures to curb inflated prices on basic necessities.
- Many tourists feel they are often subjected to inflated prices in popular destinations.
- If demand continues to outstrip supply, we can expect even more inflated prices.
- The company was accused of setting inflated prices for its luxury products.
- Despite the inflated price, the rare collectible sold out instantly.