adding

/ ˈædɪŋ /

noun

1. an act or instance of addition

adjective

1. of, for, or relating to addition

2. (in systemic grammar) denoting a bound clause that qualifies the meaning of an antecedent noun rather than of the sentence as a whole Compare contingency

Example Sentences

Some say adding edible flowers is a bit twee, but they certainly make meals look and feel more special.

From Salon

The president’s war on drug cartels will continue, Rubio said, adding that regional governments “will help us find these people and blow them up.”

From Los Angeles Times

He said he was "very grateful" to his sisters and the rest of his family for their support, adding: "They helped me out a lot, definitely, throughout my whole education journey."

From BBC

"People on short-term or recreational visas are not authorized to work in the US," ICE said, adding that the raid was necessary to protect American jobs.

From BBC

"We will take that seriously", he said, before adding that Reform would need 5,000 vetted candidates by next year.

From BBC

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