piling
Americannoun
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the act of driving piles
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a number of piles
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a structure formed of piles
Etymology
Origin of piling
First recorded in 1400–50, piling is from the late Middle English word pylyng; pile 2, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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He admits the business isn't profitable yet, and the bills are piling up.
From Barron's
At a traditional market in the city's south, Nurhasanah said the garbage piling up by her coffee and snacks stand was bad for business.
From Barron's
Even as England came piling forward, the old familiar fretfulness didn't exist.
From BBC
His woes have been piling up for weeks.
From Barron's
Adding reliever Edwin Díaz and outfielder Kyle Tucker, frankly, is just piling on.
From Los Angeles Times
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