pile up
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That’s what has allowed them to pile up points against Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs’ 7-foot-4 phenom who, until the Finals, spent the playoffs torturing opposing offenses across the NBA.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
But data from last month showed apparel makers appeared to relent, as costs from the Iran war and the U.S.-led trade war pile up.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
There’s a reason black beans tend to pile up in the pantry.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
To truly expand their place on the map, though, the Greens would love not just to pile up the number of seats but to take control of individual councils in London.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Oliver and Laney stood at the bottom of the stairs watching Mama’s parade of boxes pile up along the hallway.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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