add up to

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Families can add up to another $5,000 in contributions every year until the child reaches 18, but those donations won’t be tax-deductible.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

These acts of giving up—or giving in—are beginning to add up to something of a feminist revolution, albeit a very low-key one.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The forgone wages and benefits of these retirees add up to an estimated $201 billion annually and the loss of payroll contributions represents a $356 million hit to federal tax revenue, Implan estimates.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Small choices, from loan structure to fee negotiations, can add up to thousands of dollars, making it crucial for buyers to advocate for themselves and understand exactly what they’re signing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

“But the three of you together add up to a way bigger number,” she’d said.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix