compounding

Example Sentences

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“Not only heat, but other compounding threats such as extreme wind and flooding and wildfires.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Bitcoin, XRP, and other cryptocurrencies fell again Friday as digital assets got caught up in the tech selloff, compounding a bad week.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Speaking to Today presenter Amol Rajan, Sir Gareth warned of historic expectations weighing on boys, and the compounding effect of poor attainment in school, leading to behavioural problems.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The blackout has disconnected businesses, caused closures, increased unemployment, and damaged productivity, compounding an economic crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

But it would end up being one of many little things—a slow accrual, compounding steadily and imperceptibly toward critical mass.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer