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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"This operation that we did gave us positive intel to make educated decisions today in the positive light," he said, adding that experts are carefully studying the information collected.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
It’s a “potentially bearish factor, but not a reason to exit longs or get short,” said Donnelly, adding that it’s “not tradable in isolation.”
From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026
These options can keep the drink sweet and creamy without adding the high PPO activity found in bananas.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
This reflects "continued positive impact of the lowered tariffs", Crisil Research said, adding, though, that "given uncertainties around tariff levels, the trajectory of India's exports to the US remains monitorable".
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Crews have hammered up long wooden huts on the lawn, with more in progress, and they’re adding brick walls around the huts.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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