piling on

Example Sentences

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Everyone who’s had an ax to grind about Geno is piling on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Adding reliever Edwin Díaz and outfielder Kyle Tucker, frankly, is just piling on.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Builders have been piling on discounts to boost sales: In January, 40% of builders cut prices, according to a recent survey by the National Association of Home Builders.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026

With the doorway then blocked by people piling on top of each other and black smoke pouring from the windows, the video suggests leaving straight away gave them the best chance of survival.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

“I stopped to help a guy,” I say, grabbing a clean plate and piling on the food.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz