accruing

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That echoes findings from other research showing that the world is getting wealthier, but with riches disproportionately accruing to the wealthiest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Berman pointed out that my loans are still accruing interest — which means my principal balance will keep growing.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

His team have won six of eight matches, with United accruing more points in that period than any other side in the Premier League, including leaders Arsenal.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Gobert has already served a one-game suspension this season after accruing his sixth flagrant foul point in January.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

The contract provided that all monies accruing to Malcolm X “shall be made payable by the agent to ‘Muhammad’s Mosque No. 2,’ ” but Malcolm X felt this was insufficient.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey