Confusing the price level and the inflation rate

Isn't it annoying when the price level and the rate of inflation are confused? Or when bringing down the inflation rate is confused with reducing the price level? See my recent (Feb. 20, 2023) letter in the FT: https://www.ft.com/content/e7fff27b-0c10-47a7-b9a0-d6470b80c68c. (Subscription may be needed.)

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