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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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Sometimes, this means an actual death is rendered on the page, but not always.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026 -
That means Democrats are locked out of the race for California’s 40th Congressional District.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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For the country’s Jewish population, which numbers just 100, the spate of anti-Israel measures adopted by the former government contributed to a growing sense of isolation in the country.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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The constellation now numbers more than 200 satellites developed in a partnership between SpaceX and Northrop Grumman.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Rodrigues explained YouTube Brasil currently has other linear channels, such as SBT, one of the top three free-to-air networks in the country, and DiaTV, an indie channel of Dia Estúdio that aggregates entertainment shows hosted by Brazilian creators.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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San Diego’s tech giant Qualcomm led new job advertisements in April, with 164 new postings, according to state data that aggregates job postings during the month.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2026
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The Royal Film Commission, which is helping secure distribution deals for the two films in China, will also be joining the Belt and Road Film Alliance, which currently comprises 57 festivals and film agencies from 50 countries.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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As a result of this election, the board comprises 47% women and 32% from underrepresented communities, based on self-reporting.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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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 16 Jun. 2026.
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