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as in comes (to)
to be the same in meaning or effect
whether we take the 4:00 train or the 4:15 bus, it adds up to the same thing: they both get us back too late
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as in numbers
to have a total of
even if we pool all our money, it won't add up to enough to rent a beach house for a week
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The death of the 2-year-old female panther marks the 13th this year for the endangered species, whose population only numbers a couple hundred, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
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The ball crew, which numbers about 300 in total, is decked out in gear from Polo Ralph Lauren, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary as the Open’s official outfitter.—
Sofia Chierchio,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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This means someone must stay, and Arisu volunteers.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Listening also means making choices that can feel selfish in the moment.—
Melissa Gonzalez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The position with the most job openings in July in San Diego County was retail salespersons, with 1,648 ads, according to state data that aggregates job postings during the month.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The platform already aggregates over 1,700 titles and is scaling aggressively, with plans to produce 100 original dramas in 2025 and 180 in 2026.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Politics depends on coalitions of the willing, but who, exactly, comprises the constituency for gentleness?—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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Its SolidSail rig comprises three 328-foot masts and about 48,500 square feet of sail—a technical feat designed to promote daily sailing.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Adds up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adds%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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