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StepStone has been accruing the liability on its financial statements, and the latest estimate of the cost of buying in the CH fee interest was $2.17 billion.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Since the last explosive test flight, the FAA has been accruing information to approve the next one.

From National Geographic • Nov. 18, 2023

Ever since finishing school, Mr. Sandage said, “I’ve deferred payments because it’s the cheapest option,” even though he’s known that, except during the federal pandemic payments pause, interest has been accruing.

From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2023

It is assumed that some of the missing money is still in bank accounts and has been accruing interest over the past 20 years.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2022

“The city is 175 years old and has been accruing documents for all those years. We’ve got to have a policy,” said Stacy Richardson, an adviser to Mayor Andy Berke.

From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2014