Example Sentences

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He owes $5,730 with a 5.5% interest rate, which is accruing interest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

There’s a particular thrill in feeling like a new sense of narrative is accruing inside of you as well.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2024

The sum has since risen to more than £95,000, as it is accruing interest.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2022

Interest is accruing at more than $250 per day.

From Washington Times • Jan. 5, 2021

In the face of these figures you can readily see what an economic advantage is accruing to the Union of South Africa with reference to the whole vexing question of coal supply.

From An African Adventure by Marcosson, Isaac Frederick