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cumulative

[kyoo-myuh-luh-tiv, -ley-tiv] / ˈkyu myə lə tɪv, -ˌleɪ tɪv /


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The thefts are part of a cumulative loss for Bishop.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Barr said the cumulative effect of recent changes amounts to a $117 billion reduction in that cushion across the banking system.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

According to Malik, the Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, these attacks all have a cumulative effect.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

“Applying for and opening new credit accounts will tend to lower your credit scores, so avoiding multiple applications over a short time frame can prevent a cumulative negative effect,” says Experian.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

The most well-known cumulative song is “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” but there are many others.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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