subtracting

Example Sentences

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Instead of subtracting spending from income, it adds up what households did with their money or how much households accumulated in assets net of new borrowing.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The net score is created by taking the total number of VAR interventions in a club's favour, and subtracting those that have gone against them.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

For most people, it comes down to either taking an extended break, like a sabbatical; somehow subtracting duties from their current role; or transitioning to a less stressful position.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

At the same time, more types of companies are adding jobs rather than subtracting them.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

It may be that by adding or subtracting a word here or there, you could be even clearer.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner