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The phrase "adds up for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the logical consistency or coherence of a situation or argument.
Example: "The evidence presented in the report adds up for a compelling case against the defendant."
Alternatives: "makes sense for" or "is consistent with".
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It adds up for me".
Everything adds up for Saul Canelo Álvarezez.
I don't think at the moment that adds up for people – they want nuts and bolts details".
With the economy still visibly fragile, that adds up for me to a compelling case for Larry Summers as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve.
That quickly adds up for airlines with hundreds of planes in their fleet, and with no immediate payoff for the upgrade.
The latter may not be charging you $15,000 for dinner, though many Wi-Fi packages do cost north of $20 per flight, a sum that quickly adds up for frequent travelers.
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"But they do start adding up for repeat offenders".
The sums may add up for the company, but do they add up for Northants jobseekers or for British taxpayers?
The scores are added up for the overall winner.
Or … does the metaphor not quite add up for you?
Can the numbers add up for BA and Business Plus?
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