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casting (up)

verb

Definition of casting (up)

present participle of cast (up)

as in adding

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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Meanwhile, Charlotte’s population is growing rapidly, with the city adding more residents over any other in the past year.

— Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Teams have flown thousands of kilometres between games over these six weeks, adding unnecessary fatigue and logistical challenges.

— The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 22 July 2026

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For example, a card with a $95 annual fee that earns $580 in cash back over the course of a year leaves you $485 ahead after subtracting the fee.

— Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
Leaders must cultivate, not just control, by subtracting structures that produce unwanted results.

— Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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