amass
verb (used with object)
to gather for oneself; collect as one's own.
has been amassing
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present perfect progressiveof amass (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The company also has been amassing wireless spectrum to support its ambitions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
“We know China has been amassing the largest stockpile of crude in the world,” Sen. Ted Cruz, a sponsor of the legislation said.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 26, 2023
This might not make you feel any better, but China has been amassing data about Americans long before TikTok.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 3, 2023
Aspergillus has been amassing resistance to the antifungal group most useful for treating it, known as the azoles, because it is exposed to them so persistently.
From Scientific American ● May 18, 2021
It has been amassing approvals as a standalone therapy and in combination with other drugs to treat several forms of cancers, and has become the leader in both new patient starts and total patient volume.
From Reuters ● Oct. 25, 2018
