piling
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While plenty of investors are piling into technology stocks, sharp market swings mean the bets don't always pay off, with prices often moving on every major headline.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
TOKYO—China has been piling diplomatic, military and economic pressure on Japan for months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Before this latest streak, the Dodgers had done an admirable job of not piling up losses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
The buying spree was mirrored in Tokyo's four percent rally, with tech giant Advantest piling on 16 percent, chipmaker Kioxia 18 percent and tech investment titan SoftBank 14 percent.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
They diced onions and tomatoes, piling them into a metal bowl.
From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed
For outdoor adventure enthusiasts, there is also a new dock with concrete pilings, boat and jet ski lifts, and vinyl bulkhead that are situated on a 75 x 160 waterfront lot.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 12, 2026
Elliot said the initial project will replace lost pilings and decking to strengthen the end of the structure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2025
The Gunas have tried to reinforce the island’s edge with rocks, pilings and coral, but seawater keeps coming.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2024
We were driving the pilings, and at that time of year, the wind was pretty stiff.
From New York Times ● Apr. 1, 2024
She saw a rambling inn to her left, built out over the water on heavy wooden pilings.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
