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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Ben Maguire MP, Lib Dem Attorney general spokesperson, described the case as "utterly horrific", adding that the review must be conducted "swiftly and decisively".
From BBC • 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
Last year, the figure topped seven million, adding to China’s lead as the No. 1 car exporter in the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
She cracked the eggs and whisked them, adding salt and pepper, then poured them in the skillet and pulled out three plates.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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