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adds to

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increase
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It’s a device that adds to the character’s urgency, if not her likability.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

The challenge of spotting them adds to their allure.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

Even so, the latest flare-up between the U.S. and Canada adds to the risks for both economies, especially if it should spiral out of control.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

Right now, there’s a halo of rarity around Raising Cane’s due to its newness, which likely adds to the psychosis.

From Slate Aug. 24, 2026

Maya adds to the story, making it sound worse than it was, and Kenya eats it up.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas



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