How to Use pile on in a Sentence
pile on
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But the convention programming kept piling on to that theme.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 July 2024
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Other state and local leaders piled on, from Sen. Barbara Boxer to the city’s police chief.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 26 July 2024
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Opportunistic politicians have piled on, further inflaming the region.
—Jason K. Stearns, Foreign Affairs, 26 July 2024
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The singer and beauty mogul piled on the leather for her night out.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2023
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Both are piled on white bread and soaked down with the restaurant's sweet and spicy red sauce.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
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The crowd cheered—and her team piled on top of her—when Choi was declared the winner.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 5 Mar. 2024
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At the house, newspapers were piled on the front stoop, Lindberg said in court.
—Olivia Diaz, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
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And the kids were just piling on each other trying to get out.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
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The geese were piled on a grassy area against the furniture store’s wall, though the parking lot belongs to the CVS.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2024
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In her tent, Nelson piled on blankets, held her dog close and went to sleep.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2024
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The city approved a permit for the tree’s removal, among others now in a pile on the lot, on June 8.
—oregonlive, 15 July 2023
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The Super Kings piled on 181 runs in the first innings, as Lahiru Milantha hit the first six.
—Peter Rauterkus, Dallas News, 14 July 2023
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The dusty, blue-green coins appear densely packed and piled on top of each other.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 30 May 2024
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Regardless, the last week has been one in which many critics have piled on Google.
—Cio, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
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Good luck to the hunters once Doritos brand loyalists pile on.
—M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2023
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Make this quick chili recipe stand out by piling on extra cheese, onions, and sour cream.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
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Lively piled on the bling, adding sparkly hoop earrings and chunky rings.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024
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Like her daughter, Tina piled on the bling and wore her hair down in a wavy style, topped off with what appear to be new bangs.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
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Traffic begins to pile on the boulevard as the sun sways below the horizon.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2024
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Next … the segment of Dodger fans who can’t resist piling on Dave Roberts was at it again the other day.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 30 May 2024
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And the nature of that debt is piling on the agony: Almost a quarter of it is tied to inflation.
—Mark Thompson, CNN, 5 Oct. 2023
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Besides the question of what to spend Seid’s pile on, Leo can also decide how long to hold on to the money.
—Nina Burleigh, The New Republic, 16 May 2023
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Edmonton piled on for 7-1 with Holloway’s second goal of the night, and the final score on a Ryan McLeod shot.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 16 June 2024
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Opposite the garden, dozens of paintings were piled on a tall shelf.
—Alex Traub, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2023
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The victims were found with their hands tied behind their backs and dumped into a pile on Monday night.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
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At the final whistle the Spanish players piled on each other in front of their goal.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2023
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Basically, as the avalanche slows down, new snow keeps piling on top of you.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2024
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An end-of-bed throw blanket in light creamy kit finishes the look while piling on the texture.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2024
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In fact, Swift piled on 300 carats of Lorraine Schwartz Diamonds.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2024
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After Carmona's goal, Spain's players piled on top of her near their bench.
—Anne M. Peterson, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2023
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