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The phrase "adding to the stress" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing factors or situations that increase someone's stress levels.
Example: "The unexpected changes in the project timeline are adding to the stress of the team."
Alternatives: "increasing the pressure" or "exacerbating the anxiety."
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If cellphones are permitted, I foresee more conflicts between passengers, adding to the stress of passengers and flight attendants.
It is almost cruel of Christmas to happen along right now, adding to the stress of parents learning how to handle two, three or four children alone.
Financial worries are also adding to the stress with cuts to pensions and the squeeze on teachers' pay – in line with all public sector employees.
What also is not in doubt is that these weather changes are adding to the stress on frail infrastructure across the Arab world.
Henry Grishman, superintendent of the Jericho schools on Long Island, said he was concerned about adding to the stress level of his youngest students.
Yet the sudden disappearance of tourism has unexpectedly eliminated tens of thousands of jobs and measurably slowed growth in all three regional economies, adding to the stress of the political conflict here.
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Being denied workers compensation benefits when you are injured is a stressful experience, and bringing an appeal only adds to the stress.
To add to the stress, Paulina has to use the bathroom three times.
Another point that added to the stress was my inability to remember people's names.
The conditions of prisons add to the stress that cannot help but worsen their ailments.
Making ransoms illegal would only add to the stress and uncertainty that hostage crews face.
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