racking

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As the story goes, Hastings had misplaced a VHS tape of “Apollo 13” racking up a hefty $40 charge.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The company embarked on a deal-making spree last year, racking up $1.4 trillion in infrastructure commitments.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

"Many people who are on very low incomes will be very worried about racking up debts in order to pay for their fuel bills," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

He posted a 2.06 ERA in his brief stint with the Mets in 2025, racking up 57 strikeouts over those 48 innings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

With awe I beheld the storm of emotion racking her.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides