add up
Example Sentences
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"That time served inside can add up for a lot of people. They do a lifetime jolt in a series of three‑month bits," he told AFP.
From Barron's
“While we’re dealing with all those things, the regular police work just doesn’t stop. The calls keep adding up, stacking up. It’s just not sustainable.”
Taylor admitted the cost of paying for air fares and accommodation so often did add up, but said he did not drink or smoke and bought annual passes to make it more affordable.
From BBC
Maritime exports account for over two-thirds of Ukrainian agricultural exports, which some reports say add up to roughly $9bn.
From BBC
If you have Schedule C freelance income, you’ll want to add up your expenses separately and just add the totaled-up information to the tax forms.
From MarketWatch
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