build upon

Example Sentences

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Rather than rewarding compliance or teaching adult-defined behaviors, they build upon the child’s innate drive to connect and learn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

CagriSema will allow Novo “to further build upon the Wegovy brand,” executives said on the call.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

With better player quality, the hope is that United can build upon Carrick's clear shape with players who can exploit spaces that open up.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

After this week’s dates with Carpenter, Lenae will head east for a handful of shows on iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball tour — one more chance to build upon “Love Me Not’s” Top 40 breakthrough.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

Belky asks Lourdes to provide a few thousand dollars to build a tiny house on land beside her grandmother’s home—land reserved for the house Lourdes was to build upon her return.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario