heap
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Discovery shareholders by $7 million a day, so-called ticking fees that will heap more debt onto the highly leveraged transaction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
That promises to heap more pressure on an already strapped public — even if the full economic impact of higher energy prices might take a while to fully trickle down to the U.S. economy.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
That is only a fraction of the heap of self-deception we’ve been amassing these past five months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Retail investors love Musk’s companies, and will likely be able to buy a heap of stock at the offering price of $135.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
To his jeans in a heap on the chair.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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Along with heaps of data on shoppers and an increasingly sophisticated digital advertising network, they have a fleet of smaller contract factories that can make pretty much anything and are eager for the business.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
On the other side of that line stands Kiffin, boldly sticking by his plan while the rest of the college football world heaps scorn on him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
This heaps yet more pressure on the beleaguered Fifa president Gianni Infantino, and is further evidence that the revolt against him over the FFE saga is being driven by Uefa.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Serving up heaps of fatty cabeza and sizzling al pastor, it grew to nearly a dozen locations spanning from Long Beach to L.A. to the Antelope Valley, drawing praise from prominent food critics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
“Our host has graciously provided two more heaps of moldy straw.”
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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Praise was heaped on the quality of Falkirk's football.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Heading there without it would have heaped further embarrassment on a man already en route to the fire exit of leadership.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
On Saturday, Ukraine's foreign minister Andriy Sybiga heaped further criticism on the Russian leader.
From Barron's ● Jun. 6, 2026
Just reading the many well-wishes heaped upon Aaron from his fellow pros affirms he is a well-loved, well-respected man.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
Some went to and fro bearing cups and pouring drink; others brought food on heaped plates and dishes.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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The runup in interest rates has profound consequences for the global economy, heaping pressure on everyone from home buyers to credit-card holders and especially governments, which have borrowed heavily in recent years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
At every turn, Schoenbrun buries the movie alive, heaping layer upon layer of meta subtext onto it.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
The influx is heaping "colossal pressure" on the cities, he warned in separate comments last year.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Graham was, rhetorically, almost pathetically in Trump’s thrall, heaping flattery onto a president who’d once posted Graham’s phone number online for mass harassment.
From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2026
There were heaping plates of pancakes served with warm honey, and sliced peaches cooked in butter and sugar, and platters of fluffy scrambled eggs, tender and lemon yellow.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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