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add up to

Idioms  
  1. Amount to, signify, as in The smooth airline connections, luxury hotel, and fine weather added up to the best vacation we'd ever had. [Early 1900s] Also see add up.


Example Sentences

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To Steele, all of the wins add up to a team that’s capable of beating anybody.

From The Wall Street Journal

“An individual misuse does not amount to a lot of money, but when you’ve got literally thousands of cars traveling every day, even a fraction of that could add up to a lot.”

From The Wall Street Journal

That could add up to about $175 billion in fiscal stimulus, enough to contribute to higher inflation, putting pressure on rates.

From Barron's

They can add up to four more items to a box at an additional cost and there is also an option to buy rented items at a discount.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We have to insist that there are changes in practice in every single institution and organisation, and that will add up to sweeping changes that will benefit everyone."

From BBC