- present participle of amass.
amassing
Example Sentences
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The company also has been amassing wireless spectrum to support its ambitions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
That number is now inching closer to the billion mark with Jio alone amassing 525 million of those subscribers.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
The trail starts in Oregon, where Ed Mansell spent about $20,000 over more than a decade amassing a Star Wars Lego empire, thinking of it as an eventual college fund for his grandchildren.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
Saving and planning are keys to a successful retirement, but amassing more savings is getting more difficult as Americans are struggling with rising costs of everyday basics like groceries, gas, healthcare and housing.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
Yes, it was the sound of energy amassing.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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