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
Likewise, any future transgressions will build on the picture of his character that is coming into view.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
The challenge now for City is to build on their strong foundations and deliver silverware on a regular basis.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
“In addition to this superior revenue growth, we see an opportunity to build on leading operating margins as the company grows in scale.”
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
“Certainly they cannot build on it; it is a swamp, meant only for rice-growing.”
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
