How to Use "Inflation" with Example Sentences

inflation (n): a general increase in prices and a decrease in the value of money

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Used with adjectives:

"The country is currently experiencing high inflation."
(high, low, zero)

"Everyone will be affected by rising inflation."
(rising)

Used with verbs:

"What causes inflation?"
(causes, fuels)

"How can we control inflation?"
(control, bring down, fight, reduce)

"Wages need to keep up with inflation."
(keep up)

"Inflation exceeded the projected rate."
(exceeded, reached)

"Inflation is finally falling."
(be + falling, be + going down, be + slowing)

Used with nouns:

"The inflation rate is not good."
(rate, forecast)

"Inflation expectations are very hopeful."
(expectations, figures)