piled
Example Sentences
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The war and the economic strictures have piled pressure on Iran’s already spiraling economy, further sinking its currency and making it hard for Iranians to afford their daily needs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
It’s lunchtime at Fountain Grains & Greens in East Hollywood, a counter-service restaurant where customers increasingly prefer their rice and vegetable bowls piled high with hunks of chicken or steak.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
Dispersion beneath the surface of the index has touched one of the highest levels in history in 2026, as investors have piled into hot AI-linked memory stocks and industrial names.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
Barbecue flatbread arrives piled with chicken, cheese, and sauce, as though California Pizza Kitchen had taken up Spanish.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
Me and J.W. piled out of one side of the wagon, Tansy and Lloyd the other.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
