accrue

Example Sentences

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“Obviously, employees are an important part of our state and they accrue vacation time,” Hoover said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Plan 2 loans accrue interest from the day they are taken out, at a rate of 6.2% while you're studying.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

It is not uncommon for an advance to be treated as a loan, accrue interest and be offset against a future inheritance.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

Another option called “Coast FIRE” points to an income target that once invested can accrue to secure a healthy retirement.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

He knew the praise was premature, but the banquet hinted at the greater glory that would accrue to him at fair’s end, provided of course the exposition met the world’s elaborate expectations.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson