adding up to

Example Sentences

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A billion here, a trillion there, pretty soon it’s going to start adding up to real money.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The weekly outlay for the “Hybrid Balance” came out to $70.80, adding up to $3,878 per year.

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2026

Williams completed nine spacewalks, adding up to 62 hours and 6 minutes outside the space station.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

And as consumers become increasingly picky amid a years-long struggle with higher prices, even small alterations to appearance risk adding up to bigger pressures on sales.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

The night seemed endless and timeless, minute after minute falling dead and adding up to no passing hour, bringing no change.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien