- present participle of add.
adding
Britishnoun
adjective
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of, for, or relating to addition
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(in systemic grammar) denoting a bound clause that qualifies the meaning of an antecedent noun rather than of the sentence as a whole Compare contingency
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She said such countries needed to set spending targets such that they prioritised growth and protecting the most vulnerable people, adding that the Fund had a "relentless pursuit of more resources for low-income countries".
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
Driverless 18-wheelers can’t back up without a human driver, though the companies say they’re working on adding that feature.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
They said higher energy prices and tighter financial conditions could push up operating costs and interest rates, adding to doubts over "the long-term profitability and viability of AI business models".
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
Feeney said he had resigned every post he held on Solihull Council and Birmingham City Council, adding that his remarks "were wrong, offensive and completely unacceptable".
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
“Researching,” he said, before adding the thing he knew would shut the conversation down.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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