cumulative

Example Sentences

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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

The amount that some people spend every month on their “stacks”—the numerous capsules, powders and injections they take in the hopes of achieving a cumulative, self-optimizing effect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Bob Lynch, chief executive of research firm SponsorUnited, estimated that teams hosting the Dodgers generated roughly $15 million in cumulative revenue from the brands that have attached themselves to the team.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 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