build up
Example Sentences
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France, conversely, was eager to build up Europe’s own sovereign defense base and technology, from quantum computing to AI systems held outside America.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Over time, tiny cholesterol carrying particles can become trapped inside artery walls, where they build up into plaques that restrict blood flow and raise the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026
“You got to be kind of a jack of all trades,” Abbott said, “and understand what your role is, what your strengths are, what your weaknesses are, and be able to build up on that.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
It warned arriving too early could cause queues to build up.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
He let the man in black advance, let him build up courage, retreating gracefully between some trees, letting his Bonetti defense keep him safe from harm.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
