- present participle of add.
adding
Example Sentences
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The Tennessee Department of Correction said it "followed every step of the state's lawful, established execution protocol," adding that Pike was subsequently taken to an "off-site medical facility."
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Many cities, including Long Beach, San Diego and Sacramento, have councils that meet just once a week, McOsker noted, adding that the council still could meet more frequently if needed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Front-month Brent crude for December delivery rose toward $100 a barrel, with the contracts adding 1.4% to $99.36 a barrel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
He said pensioners had "reached the end of their working lives" and there was "nothing they can do to improve their circumstances", adding that they had "a right to be looked after properly".
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
“Nothing much could be preserved underwater,” they declared, adding that “it’s not possible to execute proper archaeological plans underwater.”
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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