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

"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

Footage later showed him adding wood to one of the fires that had been set around the building by some of the 400 anti-immigration protesters.

From BBC

“Well, 22,000 jobs, it underperformed just a bit, but it’s still in the positive,” adding that job growth “will take some time.”

From Salon

"Competition is fierce for every pound spent by shoppers on health and beauty products", she said, adding that competition was "strong" from the likes of Boots to B&M.

From BBC

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