Example Sentences

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Immigration has been adding to the country's population for the last 24 years and that trend was projected to continue for the next two decades.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

A 37-year-old in London, Anhalt has been adding to his gold and silver holdings for more than a decade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Clark told Barron’s that his firm has been adding small-caps, particularly value stocks, to some of his portfolios.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

He co-founded Stone Harbor in 2006, owns Venezuela bonds and has been adding more exposure this week.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

The marine corps has been adding to its laurels again.

From A Gunner Aboard the "Yankee" by Doubleday, Russell