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build on





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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

The country music superstar plans to build on the success of her Dollywood theme park by adding hotels, entertainment venues and even themed gas stations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

"We have plans to launch Curry Brand stores together in China and the US, as we look to build on the success that Li-Ning has already established, with even more growth," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

The land has to be solid enough to build on.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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