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accumulation

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


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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

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 years, weight cycling has been linked to a wide range of health concerns, including greater fat accumulation, faster muscle loss, slower metabolism, and increased risks of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

I won’t describe what the accumulation of human and animal skeletons, mixed in with innumerable fish and turtle remains, looked like.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




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