were adding
- past progressive of add.
Example Sentences
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William Gavin explored how investors were adding exposure to SpaceX through exchange-traded funds and options trades.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 2026
Vicor shares were adding to a 27% gain over the prior five sessions, amid a wider sector rally.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
In 2022, employers were adding 377,000 jobs a month, and households had huge savings buffers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
Grant Cranston said he was surprised by how brazen the thieves who targeted his Inverness chip shop were, adding: "It was broad daylight. There were people walking around."
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
I wanted to make it clear to the other boys that we were adding to our body of knowledge even if all this rocket did was spew on its launchpad.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
