add to this/that
idiom
—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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Politics are dominating the popular vernacular like never before, and the introduction of the Trump store on Amazon will certainly add to that ongoing conversation.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
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—Joel Katsma, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
This week’s storm will add to that eye-popping total.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
Now, nine of them will add to this team’s legacy at the next level.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Precise Cash Flow Management Cash flow is a top concern for contractors, and workers’ compensation costs should not add to this concern.
—Joel Katsma, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
This week’s storm will add to that eye-popping total.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
Now, nine of them will add to this team’s legacy at the next level.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
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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 29 Apr. 2025.
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