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cumulative

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


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Across the economy, their cumulative profit margin has recently been around 12%, even before the AI binge.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

At Unleash Prosperity, we’ve examined the cumulative change in net income from Internal Revenue Service data from the years 2012-23.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

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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