cumulative
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Asked about the timing Friday, Trump said it was “really just cumulative stories over the past few years.”
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
It said the cumulative effect of decades of legal scrutiny arising from operations in Northern Ireland, Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria was placing a significant burden on individuals, families and the association itself.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Once cumulative spending per student from ages six to 15 exceeds roughly $85,000 per student—all U.S. states spend more than that—the relationship with student scores begins to “decouple.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
"These figures are the cumulative operational impact since 5 September 2026 and cover flights that have been canceled, delayed, or diverted," the ministry said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
This cumulative sadness contributed to his not wanting to be with people...unless he felt highly secure and comfortable with them.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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