Example Sentences

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Earlier this year, Elliott had accrued a multibillion-dollar stake in Synopsys, The Wall Street Journal reported in March.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

He said Martin had accrued his wealth through inheritance but had lived very frugally.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Last I checked, Owens’ video recapping her meeting with Erika had accrued 3.5 million views.

From Slate • Dec. 22, 2025

By the time the closing bell rang, Beyond Meat’s shares had erased more than 50% of the gains they had accrued since the rally began.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 25, 2025

The sum of it had almost entirely depleted the modest savings Ekon had accrued from his time at the temple, not that Koffi needed to know that, or anything else about his financial situation.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray