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cumulative

[kyoo-myuh-luh-tiv, -ley-tiv] / ˈkyu myə lə tɪv, -ˌleɪ tɪv /


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So by that all-important 19th year, the cumulative amount received from the two pension options would be equal.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The report estimates the cumulative annual cost of a million idle youth at £125 billion, or nearly $168 billion—more than Britain spends on education each year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Job placement agency Challenger, Gray & Christmas predicts that teens only will gain a cumulative 790,000 jobs in May, June, and July 2026.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Participants with higher cumulative intake of extra virgin olive oil had a lower risk of a broad cardiovascular outcome, while common olive oil showed weaker associations.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

The most well-known cumulative song is “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” but there are many others.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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