Example Sentences

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On new loan originations, lenders are tacking a bigger margin on to the base interest rates, especially for larger companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Even farmers, whose fuels are supposed to be exempt from the fees, have said their suppliers are tacking on compliance costs, anyway.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2023

They’re adding accommodations akin to those found at resorts, and are tacking on theme-park attractions like zip lines and water slides.

From New York Times • Aug. 28, 2022

Firefighters are tacking a large blaze on an industrial estate in Antrim.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2021

Ah, look! they are tacking again; they see it won’t do.

From True Blue by Kingston, William Henry Giles