buildup
Example Sentences
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The condition is caused by the buildup of plaque — meaning fats, cholesterol and other substances — in and on the artery walls, which can lead to events such as heart attacks, strokes and aneurysms.
From Los Angeles Times
These signals come when there is a buildup of speculative extreme.
From MarketWatch
The process of atherosclerosis — the slow buildup of plaques on the artery walls that can lead to heart attacks, strokes and other events — begins long before symptoms occur.
From MarketWatch
The body’s accumulated patterns added up to the “Dark Vise,” defined by Hanna as the gradual buildup of muscular contractions.
Taiwan’s military always prepares for the worst when it comes to its military buildup and combat readiness, he said.
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