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Some startups have received offers that add up to over $3 million in credits—the value of a median U.S. seed round.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

"You don't have to do all 30 minutes at once either - three 10-minute walks throughout the day add up just the same."

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

"Middle age is when problems start to add up," said Vazey.

From Science Daily • Jul. 3, 2026

Besides free agency opening on Tuesday, the timing does add up for Leonard’s trade, as Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank has steered the franchise through a refreshing youth movement over the past year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

We didn't dare wait to add up the fare.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath




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