accrue

Example Sentences

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In addition, in recent years the growth in stock value more than compensates for any interest that might accrue.

From Salon

It stipulates that each of the state, the central bank, commercial banks and depositors will share the losses accrued as a result of the financial crisis.

From Barron's

And the increases in stock-market wealth stemming from the rally in shares of large, public companies accrue mostly to the rich.

From The Wall Street Journal

Often those students accrue debts when they withdraw partway through a course, leading the college to return part of their financial aid to the federal government and charge the bill to the student.

From Los Angeles Times

Baidu's Apollo Go driverless taxi service already operates in dozens of cities, mostly in China, and has accrued millions of rides without a human behind the wheel.

From BBC