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cumulative

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


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But that was a cumulative figure over 23 years, including budgets going all the way back to President George W. Bush.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The searing temperatures lasted for almost a week and may have had a cumulative physical effect on some players.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Job placement agency Challenger, Gray & Christmas predicts that teens only will gain a cumulative 790,000 jobs in May, June, and July 2026.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Currently, the analysts expect a cumulative base dividend of just under 900 million pounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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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