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cumulative

adjective as in accruing; growing in size or effect

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Bank of America projections, however, put its cumulative capital spending needs at $206 billion over the next seven years, compared with overall revenue of around $317 billion.

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He said: "In a real-world setting, where patients often receive antidepressants for months or years, the cumulative risks are likely to be higher, particularly among those with chronic depression."

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"This study represents the cumulative body of scientific knowledge relative to structural changes that take place in the brain during menopause," says Dr. Stephanie Faubion, medical director for The Menopause Society.

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The government is looking to introduce assessments which would allow councils to reject new gambling licence applications based on the cumulative impact of the number or density of these premises in a local area.

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In an impact report, West Lindsey, the local authority for the Tillbridge project, highlighted "significant concerns" regarding the cumulative impact of the scheme.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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