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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Channel 4 says that when concerns related to contributor welfare were raised, "prompt and appropriate action was taken, based on the information available at the time" adding it "strongly refutes any claim to the contrary".
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Mr. Mikhail cannot resist adding that Grietje’s coupling with Anthony was “akin to Desdemona’s love for Othello.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
“I have not felt that one iota since becoming a parent,” Moore said, adding she has formed “meaningful relationships” with other parents.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Memory makers, Micron included, likely will be “disciplined in adding supply to prevent HBM content from getting cut in AI data centers next year,” Malik wrote.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
“What are you talking about? I’m just sitting here adding up my carbs and my protein grams.”
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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