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When the dust settled, the airline had added more than 28,000 domestic seats, and over 30,000 total when accounting for long-haul international flights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

He also conceded midterm politics had added to the tension.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

But Powell said that the president had added a third building to the total.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The wireless carrier posted solid first-quarter earnings, hiked its guidance, and said it had added subscribers during what’s typically a tough period for the telecom industry.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Several children had added themselves to the company; they came after, jigging about in high glee, noisy and excited: a long, ragged tail-end to the procession.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya