building up
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NCP's major problems included being locked into long-term leases with property owners and building up a large amount of debt.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Starting gradually and building up over time can reduce the risk of injury.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
If you’re in an especially volatile industry and worried about layoffs, I’d also recommend building up your emergency savings fund.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
Ahead of the upcoming long holiday in China, steel mills are actively building up inventory, they note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
“I’ve spent the past two years building up immunity to iocane powder.”
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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