building

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Major economies, including the EU and Japan, are building economic deterrence arsenals, expecting more global turbulence and costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Even before it shut the strait, major economies—including U.S. allies—were building arsenals of deterrence against rising economic pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

It recommends cleaning feeders thoroughly at least once a week and, where possible, moving them to a different location after each clean to prevent contaminated debris building up on the ground below.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

This arc with Jimmy over the three seasons had been building up to Jimmy finally saying the actual thing, which is some version of, “Who’s gonna want me now?”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Then she called into the building for someone to take over the cash.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith