accruing

Example Sentences

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But that could change , and in the meantime my loans are still accruing interest.

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

“Investors have simply been taking the view that the benefits accruing to the enablers and users would outweigh the costs to those disrupted,” he added.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

After accruing four fouls, Arenas sat to close out the game, finishing with under 20 minutes on the court.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 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