accruing

Example Sentences

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His team have won six of eight matches, with United accruing more points in that period than any other side in the Premier League, including leaders Arsenal.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Despite the fact that interest is now accruing on the delayed refund at a 7% rate, the situation is creating some financial pain for me and my three siblings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

“Investors have simply been taking the view that the benefits accruing to the enablers and users would outweigh the costs to those disrupted,” he added.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

After accruing four fouls, Arenas sat to close out the game, finishing with under 20 minutes on the court.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

The contract provided that all monies accruing to Malcolm X “shall be made payable by the agent to ‘Muhammad’s Mosque No. 2,’ ” but Malcolm X felt this was insufficient.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey