add up
Example Sentences
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Sheng Lu, a fashion and apparel-studies professor at the University of Delaware, said that the costs of adhering to a more environmentally friendly approach to business 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
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
You add up your little victories in here and think they count for something.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
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