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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Taking out long-term-care insurance, however, also buys you peace of mind in addition to future-proofing your medical care.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
During the investigation, details emerged about the club watching training sessions involving Oxford and Ipswich, in addition to filming Middlesbrough as they prepared for the first leg of their play-off semi-final.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Bob Fontaine Jr. was a scout for six MLB teams and drafted Hall of Famers Ozzie Smith, Tony Gwynn and Randy Johnson, in addition to Jim Abbott and many other Angels stars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
Perry holds the keys to an impressive 1,200-acre property in Atlanta, which he snapped up in 2018 and constructed a 35,000-square-foot mansion on, in addition to a second property.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
Bobby loved languages and, in addition to being fluent in Spanish, was becoming adept at Russian and German.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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