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accumulation

[uh-kyoo-myuh-ley-shuhn] / əˌkyu myəˈleɪ ʃən /


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The judge stated that vacating the decision would allow parties to erase unfavorable rulings and hinder the accumulation of legal precedents.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Seeing the accumulation of other people’s innermost desires in the trees — and given that the wishes are uncovered — lends the work an openness and accessibility that can be therapeutic, Loyer said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The “fragile” recovery reflected renewed exchange-traded funds inflows after a 13-day $4.4 billion outflow streak and major crypto holders continuing to signal long-term accumulation, Zaye Capital Markets analyst Naeem Aslam said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

When Dean's debts spiralled to unmanageable levels, it was not one single event that had fuelled the crisis, but an accumulation.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

As Jean Louise listened, her year’s collection of revolting information fell into a fresh crystal design; as Calpurnia’s husky voice drove out her year’s accumulation of terror, Jean Louise felt life return.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee




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