add up
Example Sentences
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These aren’t the priciest items, but they can add up.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
For a condition affecting hundreds of millions of people globally, that kind of prevention could add up quickly if applied broadly among people at elevated risk.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
While it’s never explicitly stated, the math is easy to add up.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
Burnham may try to convince markets that he will ensure his plans add up.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
I heard her say, "I can add up a column of figures with the best of them."
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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