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  • verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of amass.

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Examples

  • The central bank amasses those reserves because it must buy dollars that flow into the country from sources like exporters and foreign investors.

    Yuan's Role in China Trade Grows Quickly Aaron Back 2011

  • The deals appeared at least partly intended to answer U.S. criticism that China does not play by the rules as it amasses economic power and uses a number of policies to maintain a large trade surplus with the United States.

    U.S And China Reach $45 Billion In Export Deals Nicole Hardesty 2011

  • When one amasses -- in endless hoarding -- or its more acceptable counterpart, "collecting," the attraction frequently has to do with the sheer numbers of objects rather than their intrinsic excellence.

    Jill Lynne: Life Is Not a Popularity Contest! Jill Lynne 2011

  • Under German law, after a would-be-buyer amasses 30% of all shares, a tender offer for all shares is required.

    ACS Makes Progress on Hochtief Hilde Messer 2011

  • The government amasses wealth in order to secure its continued rule and to pay for armies and navies to compete with other great powers.

    Why the World Needs America Robert Kagan 2012

  • With sudden understanding of the path of peaceful coexistence, by the General Public amasses in the area at large, it is expected that the entire area shall come down to normal with passage of time after our troops are duly withdrawn.

    CNN Poll: Americans overwhelming support moving US combat troops out of Iraqi cities 2009

  • If that truly is the case, God help us all if this idiot ever amasses any real power ..

    CNN Poll: Palin's popularity on the rise 2009

  • Under German law, a tender offer for all sha res is required after a would-be-buyer amasses 30%.

    ACS Tops Key Level in Hochtief Fight Laura Stevens 2011

  • The church that condones pedophilia while it amasses the greatest fortune on the planet has no right to tell any politician in this country where to stand on any issue.

    Bishop takes on Kennedy 2009

  • The company discloses very limited financial information now, but that will change if it amasses at least 500 shareholders.

    Investments Value Facebook At $50 Billion By BARBARA ORTUTAY 2011

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