accumulate

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One major reason is that the stem cells responsible for producing blood and immune cells can accumulate genetic mutations over time, increasing the risk of cancer and other health problems.

From Science Daily

“Many longtime owners are selling with far more equity than previous generations had accumulated,” Divounguy said.

From MarketWatch

You make the case that part of the reason that these individuals have been able to accumulate wealth so quickly is because of the tax system.

From Salon

While each case stands on its own legally, repeated allegations inevitably raise broader questions about power, accountability and how the entertainment industry responds when accusations accumulate around influential figures.

From Salon

"If they aren't properly regulated, they can accumulate to harmful levels and cause genome instability."

From Science Daily