add up
Example Sentences
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The costs of the pots, racks and soil are nominal individually but add up fast at the scale he now operates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Over time, bonuses and raises add up, and the trick is to avoid lifestyle creep as your disposable income increases, Grant said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Secondly, the company expects improved downstream performance to add up to $10 billion, she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
But if he uses AI to take care of two days worth of work each week, he says the financial rewards don't add up.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
There is no calculator, and so they add up the figures on numerous sheets of the hotel stationery.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
