adding
Britishnoun
adjective
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of, for, or relating to addition
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(in systemic grammar) denoting a bound clause that qualifies the meaning of an antecedent noun rather than of the sentence as a whole Compare contingency
Example Sentences
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“This means I am no longer able to comment, repost, or talk publicly about any of those cases, or the individuals involved,” she wrote, adding that she “can start the healing process now.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Dorset Council said the waste is not household material and would not be accepted at any recycling centre, adding it is unlikely to be linked to normal domestic activity.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
If Mr. Powell doesn’t leave when his term as Chair ends on May 15, “I’ll have to fire him,” the President said, adding “I’ve wanted to fire him, but I hate to be controversial.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday reduced its global growth forecasts from 3.3% to 3.1% for 2026 while adding 0.6% to its global inflation expectations.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
Owen pitches adding an interview with the mom of the alleged coyote victim, and Cora’s uncle loves the idea.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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