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accumulation

[uh-kyoo-myuh-lay-shuhn] / əˌkju mjəˈleɪ ʃən /


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"These findings reveal new therapeutic targets for preserving vascular function and limiting amyloid accumulation."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026

It can be the accumulation of everywhere a person has been and everything they have experienced.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

The forecast rainfall accumulation to Sunday shows some wet weather in the west, but remaining drier in the south and east.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Flash memory and data-storage company Sandisk provided a good example of accumulation earlier this year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

The capture and confession of Klaus Fuchs were like a dam breaking in Lamphere's and Gardner's years-long accumulation of clues, leads, and evidence of an active Soviet espionage ring in the United States.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

“No, but I’m very excited because it’s kind of a way for me to perhaps move my accumulations into the world at large,” he said.

From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026

Based on distinctive features of its arm and shoulder bones, scientists believe this dinosaur may have been the predator responsible for the mysterious bird bone accumulations.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026

Rainfall accumulations of 60-80mm are likely, with as much as 100-120mm over high ground.

From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2026

But people don’t buy annuities and remain reluctant to tap their accumulations.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 8, 2026

Big Red chased the swaying patterns while his master swept and dusted, scrubbed the floor and scoured the toilet and cleared the desk of literary accumulations.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote




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