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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Oil prices, which last week fell to pre-war levels, rose Monday, with West Texas Intermediate adding more than one percent.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
Spread your homemade mashed potatoes on a plate, adding a few dollops here and there to add a bit of variety to your Jurassic Park landscape.
From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026
“I’m, like, ready to throw hands in the comments,” Allman said, adding that he rarely responds even though he feels protective of Weaver.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
However, asphalt performance and the consequences of adding recycled polymers to asphalt are not well understood.
From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026
Be sure to have them learn the song very well before adding a sung ostinato.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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