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cast (up)

verb

Definition of cast (up)

as in to add

to combine (numbers) into a single sum had worked as a clerk in a countinghouse, mainly casting up long columns of figures every day

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If a soil test reveals a lack of nutrients, add a slow-release granular fertilizer to fuel your garlic’s growth.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2026
The official added that China would offer more permits for rare earths as a bargaining chip, without disclosing details on what Beijing would seek in return.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026

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