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
Example Sentences
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Lammy also expressed his "profound sympathies to the victims of those prisoners who were released in error, especially to Hadush Kebatu's victim", adding that he had met the victim's family in December.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Retirees aged 75 and older, however, spend closer to 14% of their budget on healthcare—so the same 3.1% price increase hits them twice as hard, adding about 0.44 percentage points to their cost of living.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
“I consume some of it as well,” Sharapova said of the more bro-coded podcasts, adding that she listens to “All-In,” a tech-focused show hosted by four male tech investors, and the health podcast “Huberman Lab.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday reduced its global growth forecasts from 3.3% to 3.1% for 2026 while adding 0.6% to its global inflation expectations.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
Additionally, Bobby was profiled in the school newspaper, the Dutchman, adding to his student-as-celebrity status.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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