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Example Sentences

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For a factory working a large apartment project, those fewer percentage points might add up to a quarter million dollars or more.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

For merchants like Amberjack, even a seemingly small increase in the cost per shipment can add up to thousands of dollars each month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s a bit like an assortment of individual tiles that collectively add up to a mosaic.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

But a decision to cancel the races could have a significant financial impact - the fees paid by the two oil-rich countries add up to well over $100m.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

The air tanks of the Hab, the rovers, and all the space suits add up to exactly 374 liters of storage.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir