piling on

Example Sentences

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To cope, airlines are trimming their schedules and piling on fees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Though Suryakumar was striking above 250, his departure flicked a switch for India, with Hardik and Varma piling on 84 runs in the final 5.1 overs, including seven sixes.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Adding reliever Edwin Díaz and outfielder Kyle Tucker, frankly, is just piling on.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Builders have been piling on discounts to boost sales: In January, 40% of builders cut prices, according to a recent survey by the National Association of Home Builders.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026

They flew to a piling on the dock, and then to a roof of a warehouse.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey