piling

Example Sentences

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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

Locals apologize for the trash piling up on street corners, as garbage pickup has halted.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

In the third over he put down Samson on 15 – a mistake India punished by piling up the highest T20 score ever made against England.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Brigit looked up from the late assignments piling up on her desk.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton