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Example sentences for "inflation"

Lexicographically close words:
inflatable; inflate; inflated; inflates; inflating; inflationary; inflationists; inflect; inflected; inflecting
  1. Notwithstanding its enormous size, Godard asserted that it could be inflated in half an hour, and the inflation at Cremorne did not occupy more than an hour.

  2. The inflation was begun at one o'clock, and completed in eleven minutes, when the balloon rose to the height of about 1500 ft.

  3. In Laminariaceae the inflation of the ends of conducting cells gives rise to the so-called trumpet-hyphae.

  4. Overproduction, underproduction and speculation are three evil sisters who distill the troubles of unsound inflation and disastrous deflation.

  5. In a period of gross inflation they would be the worst sufferers.

  6. The air-pump grows hotter and hotter as inflation proceeds: until at last, if of metal, it becomes uncomfortably warm.

  7. The inflation nozzle was connected with cylinder after cylinder, till the bag became so buoyant that it was necessary to weight the machine down with heavy stones.

  8. The actual inflation will take but little time.

  9. Rank code: 2003 Country Comparison :: GDP - real growth rate This entry gives GDP growth on an annual basis adjusted for inflation and expressed as a percent.

  10. Generally it is not pure hydrogen that is made use of in the inflation of balloons.

  11. When the dawn came, and the balloon had been fixed in its place by cords, attached around its middle and fixed to iron rings planted in the earth, the final process of inflation began.

  12. The morning had been occupied in removing the balloon from the observatory to the place of ascent, and at midday the inflation of it began.

  13. We learn from the very interesting account of the 'Geant,' published at the time, all the mishaps and adventures it outlived from the time of the first stitch in its covering to its final inflation with gas.

  14. The inflation with hydrogen was effected in a very curious manner.

  15. By the time the inflation had been completed, it became evident that the net-work was too small; but in the anxiety to carry into effect the project, the consequences of this were most unaccountably overlooked.

  16. At midnight the balloon was brought to the spot, but the inflation was not completed until nearly 10 o'clock, A.

  17. All this, however, is only the inflation of the world of fancy.

  18. This, however, is only the inflation of the world of fancy from the wide difference between the two cases.

  19. The issue of government paper money years before, leading to inflation and speculation, was by many believed to be the cause of the crisis of 1873.

  20. This demand for currency inflation was by no means new when it was taken up by the Western farmers.

  21. When the farmer had large crops to dispose of at remunerative prices, he lost interest in the inflation of the currency.

  22. In February, 1878, a conference was held at Toledo for the purpose of welding the various political organizations of workingmen and advocates of inflation into an effective weapon as a single united party.

  23. Inflation was yet to deal its hardest blow to the supply problem, but not even this could produce the chaos of 1776.

  24. True, inflation had set in by 1778, and the value of money had declined greatly.

  25. Even the most patriotic pharmacists were faced with a complete financial suicide, caught between a spiraling inflation and a Congress that had no money and only a promise for the future.

  26. However, the worst of the inflation was yet to come.

  27. The substitution of "pet banks" for government deposits led to a great inflation of paper money, followed by a general mania for speculation.

  28. It was the spirit of speculation, fostered by the inflation of paper money by irresponsible banks when the great balance-wheel was stopped, which was the direct cause.

  29. Connecticut's currency had been freer from inflation than that of other New England colonies.

  30. For many years, Connecticut was shrewd enough to steer clear of the disastrous inflation of paper currency which overtook her sister colonies.

  31. For, had there been a large manufacturing population actively employed in the South, as there was in the North, the inflation of currency might have been temporarily concealed by its rapid passage from hand to hand.

  32. Then the results of the inflation came with relentless and rapid pace.

  33. Also contributing to the inflation was an outracing of demand over supply, and a debasement of the coinage.

  34. This inflation benefited tenants to the detriment of their lords because their rents could not be adjusted upward.

  35. The influx of silver from the New World was a major factor in the second great inflation in England and in the devaluation of money to about one third of what it had been.

  36. In 1695 there was inflation due to over issue by the Bank because of inexperience, pressure from government, and the Bank's greed for business.

  37. The first inflation would answer that end well enough; and therefore a grate or fire-basket was not thought of.

  38. In any event, I think it is imperative that we do all that we responsibly can to resist inflation while maintaining our prosperity.

  39. And as our economy surges toward new heights we must increase our vigilance against the inflation which raises the cost of living and which lowers the savings of every family in this land.

  40. Other arguments might be adduced, which make it undesirable to increase the outstanding amounts of Treasury notes, but in the matter of inflation through addition to paper currency, it seems to me that the proposed tax is entirely blameless.

  41. But, surely, to pay off war debt with a huge addition to currency, making war's inflation many times worse, would be a disastrous beginning to that new era which is alleged to be dawning.

  42. In women only one-fifth and in men only one-sixth of the cavity needed for the inflation of the lungs can be made by sinking the diaphragm, the remaining four-fifths and five-sixths being created by the expansion of the ribs.

  43. Thus paper was issued at one place which was payable at another and a distant place; and among other results there ensued a constant inflation of credit.

  44. They were very mischievous in their workings; they had none of the marks of convertible bank-notes or money, and so long as credit was active there could be no check on the inflation of the currency by them.

  45. Until inflation has been stopped there should be no cut in taxes that is not offset by additions at another point in our tax structure.

  46. In general, the outlook for business is good, and it is likely to continue to be good--provided we control inflation and achieve peace in management labor relations.

  47. Worst of all, inflation holds the threat of another depression, just as we had a depression after the unstable boom following the First World War.

  48. But I believe our farmers are as deeply conscious as any group in the land of the havoc which inflation can create.

  49. Inflation threatens to bring on disagreement and strife between labor and management.

  50. Already inflation in this country is undermining the living standards of millions of families.

  51. When the present danger of inflation has passed we should consider tax reduction based upon a revision of our entire tax structure.

  52. The events which have occurred since I presented my 10-point anti-inflation program to the Congress in November have made it even clearer that all 10 points are essential.

  53. On VJ-day it was clear to all thinking people that the danger of inflation was by no means over.

  54. We can control inflation if we make up our minds to do it.

  55. So far the fight against inflation has been waged successfully.

  56. As a result of the housing shortage, it is inevitable that the present dangers of inflation in home values will continue unless the Congress takes action in the immediate future.

  57. Full production is the greatest weapon against inflation, but until we can produce enough goods to meet the threat of inflation the Government will have to exercise its wartime control over prices.

  58. This year, it will be one of the main tasks before the Congress to repair the damage and enact a strong anti-inflation law.

  59. It has increased inflation in Europe and has endangered the continued recovery of our allies.

  60. If a person be struck with lightning, throw pailfuls of cold water on the head and body, and apply mustard poultices on the stomach, with friction of the whole body and inflation of the lungs, as in the case of drowning.

  61. In this state of things, the inflation of the lungs is less and less aided by the abdominal muscles, and is confined chiefly to their upper portion.


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