piling on

Example Sentences

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There were also gains elsewhere in the region, with Tokyo piling on 1.9 percent, while Taipei jumped more than two percent.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Adding reliever Edwin Díaz and outfielder Kyle Tucker, frankly, is just piling on.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Epstein told Prince Andrew that “the press is piling on me in the states” in February 2011.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Builders have been piling on discounts to boost sales: In January, 40% of builders cut prices, according to a recent survey by the National Association of Home Builders.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026

Everything seemed to be piling on top of me.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam