pile up
Example Sentences
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Strikes have led to rubbish piling up, with uncollected waste several feet high in some streets in the first few months, amid complaints of rats, foxes and seagulls tearing open plastic bags.
From BBC
The Cybertruck also has a reputation problem, partially due to quality issues that began piling up within weeks of the vehicle’s launch.
From MarketWatch
Millions of views piled up as cosmetics and skincare brands including Prada Beauty, Paula’s Choice and NYX chimed in with offers to send her their own products.
For Slot, the problems and the unflattering statistics are starting to pile up like rubble around his feet.
From BBC
Security issues, glitches and bugs are piling up.
From New York Times
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