add up to

Example Sentences

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“It all starts to add up to an assertive, ambitious, aggressive approach the government now has on behalf of scale,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Be mindful that, for young people with small budgets, rewards add up to very little.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Added Diamond: “It’s crazy. Let one line reach. Let it not add up to anything and touch you.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 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

How can I explain that my two unmatched halves used to add up to more than one whole?

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver