The phrase "addition to the recent" is not correct in English.
It should be "in addition to the recent" to convey the intended meaning.
Example: "In addition to the recent developments, we have also seen significant progress in other areas."
Alternatives: "besides the recent" or "along with the recent".
In addition to the recent interest rate spike, Enron has had to contend with falling oil prices.
In addition to the recent devastating earthquake in Japan and its aftermath, another melancholy note had sounded beforehand.
It is indeed a trove of endless pleasures and a welcome addition to the recent spate of Handel vocal recitals on disc.
She had her nose done at 16, and in addition to the recent breast reduction, had liposuction on her abdomen about 14 years back.
In addition to the recent episode involving 13 University of Iowa football players, these unconventional, scientifically unsound tactics have resulted in fractures, spinal injuries and joint trauma.
In addition to the recent rise in violence, Sudan has reinforced doubts about its pledge to cooperate with the United Nations by abruptly expelling three Western officials from the country in the past week.
In addition to the most recent case, Gereb is facing four other criminal charges.
In addition to the two recent losses (Dallas lost to Washington on Sept. 28), the Cowboys struggled to beat the Bengals last week and their play has been erratic.
In addition to the many recent deaths that remain mysterious, some of the deaths from the seventies and eighties continue to ignite debate.
Charity also labeled Rapunzel "another addition to the more recent Disney tradition of emancipated heroines".
The Chernobyl accident, in addition to the more recent Fukushima meltdown, are reminders of the consequences of breeches in safety culture at nuclear facilities.
