in addition
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Also, as well as. For example, They study their instruments and, in addition, theory and music history .
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in addition to . Over and above, besides, as in In addition to a new muffler, the truck needs new brakes . [c. 1900]
Example Sentences
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United's scenario is not that Mbeumo and Cunha can't do that, it is more that Sesko can do it in addition to presenting the physical threat.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Because in addition to what the couple wants to build on Sazan, they are proposing to build 10,000 luxury villas on the Zvernec peninsula, which lies opposite the island.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
His interests extended beyond jazz, and he did noteworthy collaborations with choreographer Bill T. Jones and classical pianist Ursula Oppens; in addition, he played with Bjork in the early 1990s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Miami-Dade County fire chief Ray Jadallah told reporters that in addition to five fatalities, three people were transported to trauma centers "in critical condition" and two more were treated at a local hospital.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
I considered not imposing upon George LaTrell, because the truth is that in addition to being tired of persevering, I was also tired of imposing.
From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo
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