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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Sherrill lamented the lack of funding from FIFA, adding that the football organization “is making $11 billion off of this World Cup” and “should pay for the rides.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
America250 “is focused on delivering values-driven programming and events that educate, engage, and unite Americans,” the group’s spokeswoman said, adding that the group’s New Year’s Eve ball event was widely viewed around the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
The Telegraph's Robbie Collin said the resulting film was a "whitewash", adding that the avoidance of any mention of the allegations was a "borderline-fatal problem".
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
“It’s been a progressive layering of colors, furniture, reupholstering, adding art, wallpaper, lighting,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
So, yes, I’m adding a marble-shooting robot from outer space to my science project.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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