build up

Example Sentences

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It’s typically cheaper than permanent life insurance because it doesn’t build up an actual cash value.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

“The biggest thing was it helped me build up my confidence,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Stargate is a $500bn project to build up data center capacity in the US, which backers say is needed for planned increases in AI processing and power requirements over the next several years.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Instead, most microplastics arrive through the air and gradually build up in forest soils.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

He could quickly locate the keys that he wanted—memory was never a problem with him—but he never learned to build up real speed without first peeking at the keyboard.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady