cumulative
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The cumulative effect of these policies—taxes, energy, deregulation—is meant to feed into a single outcome: sustained, broad-based growth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
He added that state estimates show federal actions weakening California’s clean-air authority could lead to more than 14,000 deaths, thousands of emergency room visits and hospitalizations, and $145 billion in cumulative health impacts through 2050.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
He said that cumulative inflation of around 10% since 2022 has come with that decreased intensity, which was down 6% in the U.S. from 2022 levels.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
The cumulative number of extremely hot days also surpassed the previous record set in 2024.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Once again, he thought that tiny actions brought about cumulative effects and great change.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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