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accumulation

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


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Seeing the accumulation of other people’s innermost desires in the trees — and given that the wishes are uncovered — lends the work an openness and accessibility that can be therapeutic, Loyer said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

With increasing use of HFOs, accumulation of TFA in water bodies will potentially grow and this makes long-term monitoring a necessity.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

The “fragile” recovery reflected renewed exchange-traded funds inflows after a 13-day $4.4 billion outflow streak and major crypto holders continuing to signal long-term accumulation, Zaye Capital Markets analyst Naeem Aslam said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Many younger adults can no longer afford to make a purchase, eliminating a historical pathway to wealth accumulation and financial stability.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

The sum in the drawer is piling up but at the present rate of accumulation will be more than $100 short of my rent when the end of the month comes around.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich




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