pile on
Example Sentences
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Low rates enabled governments to borrow cheaply and pile on debt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
They will be holding their breath and crossing their fingers their friends from across the pond pile on back in a matter of days.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
Then scammers typically pile on pressure, adding voices claiming to be attorneys, courtroom clerks or bank tellers -- a cast of fictitious characters in a chaotic, urgent-sounding call.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
Spoon over warm rice and pile on whatever toppings you have around: avocado, cheese, cabbage, cilantro, leftover pico or a squeeze of lime.
From Salon ● May 19, 2026
“This is what I got about my mother,” she said, pointing to a pile on the bed.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
