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accumulate

[uh-kyoo-myuh-leyt] / əˈkyu myəˌleɪt /


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Her sentences are somewhat flat in tone, but the excitement comes from the acuity in her observations, which accumulate over pages to assemble a full, clear picture.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

We are encouraged to think that our body parts simply wear out—that they accumulate damage through our lifetimes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Several ETFs have launched over the past few weeks to accumulate the token.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Researchers found that these cells, called macrophages, accumulate iron while breaking down old red blood cells.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

As the program continued, facts began to accumulate from studies made by biologists of state and federal wildlife agencies and several universities.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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