The phrase "adding to disputes" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing actions or statements that contribute to ongoing disagreements or conflicts.
Example: "His comments during the meeting were unhelpful, only adding to disputes among the team members."
Alternatives: "fueling disagreements" or "exacerbating conflicts."
Bolding added to dispute a talking point: Sure, TV news may be focusing its coverage more on just a couple of stories, but that's not to say that the treatment is "deeper". It's just often more repetitive.
Russia has detained two athletes from the Persian Gulf emirate of Qatar as they entered the country, adding to a diplomatic dispute that began with the arrest of two Russian secret agents for the assassination of an exiled Chechen leader, according to statements and news reports on Sunday.
And United Airlines, the world's largest carrier, was forced to cancel more than 20,000 flights over the summer, largely because of labor disputes, adding to the burden on passengers and other airlines.
Prince Bandar made his name helping the Carter administration gain approval for a sale of F-15s to the Saudis in 1978, and he remained at the center of all subsequent arms disputes, adding to his reputation by winning more than one victory against the powerful Israel lobby.
The United States has denounced China's treatment of its Uighur Muslims in unusually strong terms, adding to a growing list of disputes in increasingly turbulent relations between the two powers.
The latest African Union effort to mediate the dispute failed last week, adding to fears of a return to civil war in Ivory Coast.
The country's biggest airline, Arik Air, suspended its domestic flights on Thursday in a dispute with unions, adding to the chaos in Nigeria's aviation industry.
Time off for prayers, time off for religious holidays and the exclusion of non-believing colleagues from activities all add to the nasty disputes that religion can bring to staff teams".
However, the inclusion of multiple rounds including a final opportunity to dispute or add to the group's consensus enables us to feel confident that the 14 priorities identified reflect the views of the entire panel.
The dispute adds to a growing list of trade tensions between the European Union and China.
