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cumulations

noun

plural of cumulation

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a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time the cumulation of grime on the stove was really disgusting

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Finding large accumulations of geologic hydrogen entails stumbling on a Goldilocks set of conditions.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2026
Inspectors found seven dead roaches under kitchen equipment and also noted accumulations of mold and rotting food debris, according to the report.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Aug. 2026

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The footwear brand has also released capsule collections with musicians like Luke Combs and Post Malone, and Crocs dropped an F1 collab with Red Bull Oracle Racing in May.

— Tim Chan, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
About 932 miles north of Perth, Murujuga contains one of the world’s most significant and dense collections of ancient petroglyphs, dating back about 50,000 years.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

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When these cuts marinate for too long in highly acidic mixtures, the meat’s surface can become mushy, and the lean meat may become drier after cooking.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026
Add marinades or herb mixtures to the salmon two hours or less before cooking.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026

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Dolly Parton's mass appeal, which transcends cultural, political and generational lines, is so intriguing that piles of books, essays, podcasts, TV shows and other media aim to get to the bottom of it.

— Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2026
Options considered during the analysis included drilling holes in the existing piles and adding more steel inside, or widening the pile caps so more piles could be added on the outside.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026

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