building up

Example Sentences

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I'll enjoy the excitement building up to it but as it gets closer, I'll focus on the game and not the occasion.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

But aspects of banks’ disclosures are not yet reported consistently, leading to concerns from some lawmakers and industry watchdogs that regulators may miss areas where risk is building up.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The problem is similar to mineral scale building up inside a tea kettle or clogging a shower head over time, except seawater contains far higher concentrations of dissolved salts.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

The bank is aiming for a more than 15% return on tangible equity in 2028, building up to about 18% in 2030.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

As I told him what the bullies had done, I could see the anger building up inside him.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah