add to this/that
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—often used informally to introduce a statement about something that makes a thing or situation better, worse, more important, etc.
We were given little time to finish. Add to this the fact that nobody helped us, and you can understand why we were angry.
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Sunday night, William Nylander and his younger brother, Alex, will add to that history, joining four other sets of brothers who have played together with the Leafs.
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James Mirtle, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
The progressive automaker now has attractive EVs in every corner of the U.S. market, and the return of an improved Chevy Bolt will add to that diversity.
—Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
But the new presentation, building off what teams like the Vegas Golden Knights and Montreal Canadiens have done in the recent past, will add to this year’s fan experience.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 15 Oct. 2024
Conversations about decarbonization have become more common in the last year, one local consultant said, and Indiana University Northwest is trying to add to that trend.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2024
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James Mirtle, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
The progressive automaker now has attractive EVs in every corner of the U.S. market, and the return of an improved Chevy Bolt will add to that diversity.
—Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
But the new presentation, building off what teams like the Vegas Golden Knights and Montreal Canadiens have done in the recent past, will add to this year’s fan experience.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 15 Oct. 2024
Conversations about decarbonization have become more common in the last year, one local consultant said, and Indiana University Northwest is trying to add to that trend.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Add to this/that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/add%20to%20this%2Fthat. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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