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cumulative

[kyoo-myuh-luh-tiv, -ley-tiv] / ˈkju mjə lə tɪv, -ˌleɪ tɪv /


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He also said regulators, including the state, have “been inadequate with respect to evaluating immune system harm or the cumulative impacts of these very small PFAS.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

Bank Indonesia kept its benchmark seven-day reverse repo rate unchanged at 5.75%, taking a breather after delivering a cumulative 100 basis points of rate increases in May and June.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

In addition to the cumulative 100 basis points of rate increases delivered in May and June, BI has deployed a range of complementary measures to support the currency.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

A total of 37,846 spectators attended the match across four days, the highest cumulative attendance for a women's Test.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

The cumulative effect of the sound was that of a mild winter wind or the roll of a summer surf.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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