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accumulation

[uh-kyoo-myuh-ley-shuhn] / əˌkyu myəˈleɪ ʃən /


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In the liver, fat accumulation increased, along with the activity of genes linked to fatty acid production and lipid transport.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

At the end of the 75-year accumulation period, the trust fund would repay the Treasury the principal and interest on the original borrowed amount.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

The Chicago Sun-Times reports that a source within the Bulls organization said the decision to dismiss Ivey didn’t stem from one incident but rather from an accumulation of posts and comments that started in February.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

In a statement, the Catholic Church, which is close to the PP, said that Castillo's story "reflects an accumulation of personal suffering and institutional failures".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The undergrowth parted, low-hanging branches giving up their accumulation of snow, and Grey Wind and Summer emerged from the green.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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