accumulation
Example Sentences
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His main concern, he said, is the accumulation of those shocks.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
That “better” isn’t a lightning bolt so much as a slow accumulation — small, incremental shifts that bring something closer, then closer still.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026
"Bangladesh has a strong history of high immunisation coverage, but even small disruptions can lead to the gradual accumulation of immunity gaps over time."
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
It is worth keeping in mind that Chinese authorities have been known to understate their actual accumulation, Skoyles noted.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026
This flushing had undoubtedly released insecticides lodged in the accumulation of gravel, sand, and rubble and carried them into the lake and thence to the river, where chemical tests later established their presence.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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