- present participle of amass.
amassing
Example Sentences
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Chung spent around $7 billion amassing the world’s largest fleet of oil tankers before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, according to people familiar with the deals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
For now, investors are pleased with the three amassing new business and growing sales.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
The trail starts in Oregon, where Ed Mansell spent about $20,000 over more than a decade amassing a Star Wars Lego empire, thinking of it as an eventual college fund for his grandchildren.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Saving and planning are keys to a successful retirement, but amassing more savings is getting more difficult as Americans are struggling with rising costs of everyday basics like groceries, gas, healthcare and housing.
From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026
History, government, religion, politics, and current events became his greatest interests, and during the thirty-three-year interval from his first Reykjavik stay to his second he spent most of his spare time reading and amassing knowledge.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
