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piling

[pahy-ling] / ˈpaɪ lɪŋ /






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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

The tech sector is already slamming the brakes on some of its more lavish spending, and private consumer debts are piling up.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

These ridges form when chunks of sea ice are pushed toward the coast, piling up until they become thick enough to rest on the seafloor.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

He can no longer work; bills are still piling up.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

Instead, it seemed to go to the bills piling up on the rickety table at the door entrance.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova