piling on

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Epstein told Prince Andrew that “the press is piling on me in the states” in February 2011.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 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

There’s cracking branches, sweat piling on his skin, and no one here to save them.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers