rack up

Example Sentences

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It’s right to hope for “Sinners” to rack up a few gold men, and wise to remember that disappointment is awards season’s sackcloth-clad handmaiden.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

If Minnesota dawdles, it “will rack up $1 billion of deferred payments this year,” the CMS head said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Both are tipped to rack up a dozen or more nods for Hollywood's grandest awards ceremony -- from best picture and best actor to the new best casting prize.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Was this the last time the music megastar would grace the Kelce family luxury suite to watch her beau rack up the receptions?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2025

I rack up fifteen assists while Terrell scores thirty-two points.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick