build on

Example Sentences

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“It’s us choosing to do it for 40 minutes, and that’s how you build on it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

These drugs build on what Keytruda does by adding a second punch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“You build on the brain’s natural ability to bring in important things, like iron or amino acids, and catch a ride,” he says.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Likewise, any future transgressions will build on the picture of his character that is coming into view.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

I think the key is to build on what they already know.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers