added 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 short of money. Added to that, we were lost!

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Veterans such as Teuvo Teräväinen, Tyler Bertuzzi and Alec Martinez, added to that foundation, were supposed to help the team break through. —

Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025 Pittsburgh has added to this evolving landscape with a new ordinance, effective immediately which prohibits pre-employment and post-hire random marijuana testing for medical marijuana patients. —

Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024 Advertisement The team added to that by signing Danish National team defender Mathias Jørgensen from Anderlecht earlier this week and are reportedly close on a deal with Uruguayan midfielder Lucas Sanabria. —

Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025 Hip hop stars Nelly and Ashanti welcome their first child together last year and the pair have now added to that with a new docuseries. —

Peter White, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for added to this/that

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