amassed

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Zaidi amassed a personal fortune in banking, satellite broadcasting and government contracting, founding Al Janoob Islamic Bank a decade ago as well as Al Awees, an importer of agricultural commodities for Iraq’s Ministry of Trade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

During his lifetime, he amassed two million acres of land across nine states, most of which he maintained for ecological preservation, including resurrecting bison populations from the brink of extinction.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

Before long, she had amassed significant debts and was forced to sell her north London townhouse and move into a smaller flat.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The petition that led to the family’s detention amassed more than 140,000 signatures, with many identifying themselves as members of the Iranian diaspora in the U.S.,

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Still, Dr. Strayer had amassed a trove of data, much of it peer- reviewed and published in respectable scientific journals.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel