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accumulation

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


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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 recent pullback in technology stocks appears to be an attractive accumulation opportunity, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Many younger adults can no longer afford to make a purchase, eliminating a historical pathway to wealth accumulation and financial stability.

From Barron's • May 31, 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

For the old people in my family—Mummy, the aunties, Granddad—the accumulation of beautiful objects is a life goal.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart




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