bottom up

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More broadly, the research demonstrates a new strategy for designing materials from the bottom up by assembling specially engineered nanoparticles into entirely new structures with customized properties.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

"The symbols are written layer by layer, from the bottom up, to fill the full thickness of the glass," the study explained.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

"We've had a 'no see, no hear' policy for about 10 years and we decided, rather than change the whole school, that we would try from the bottom up", head teacher Leanne Symonds says.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

But when they do, expect the accomplishment to come from the bottom up.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

Denna gave the remains of her apple a speculative look, then began to eat it from the bottom up.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss