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Much of the growth in U.S. food spending has accrued to retailers, which continue to take shelf space and pricing power from branded manufacturers through private labels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Baidu's Apollo Go driverless taxi service already operates in dozens of cities, mostly in China, and has accrued millions of rides without a human behind the wheel.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

She has accrued 1.2 million followers on TikTok and a majority of her income came from Patreon last year — about $30,000 — with a small portion coming from brand deals, around another $10,000.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2024

While in theory, fewer inmates mean the state should be spending less, the department has accrued significant costs due to raises to correctional officers’ salaries and pensions and in part due to COVID-19.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2024

Much kudos has accrued to Mr. Kruger for his magnanimity and much profit for his astuteness!

From The Transvaal from Within A Private Record of Public Affairs by Fitzpatrick, Percy, Sir