piling on

Example Sentences

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Everyone who’s had an ax to grind about Geno is piling on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Among equity markets, Seoul was the best performer, piling on more than five percent, having dropped a similar amount Monday.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 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

The point was to hit a mooring buoy at first, then a piling on the next dock.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson