building up

Example Sentences

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"It turns out we might be building up our brain when we exercise."

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

“That’s not my baseline view, but I can see where the risk would be building up as soon as he comes back from China.”

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

It exists as an economic qualifier and becomes a tool for building up cultural influence in a globalizing medium.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

China’s steady efforts to diversify its energy, especially in renewables, and building up its strategic petroleum reserves blunted the hit.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Each shake makes more grains sink and more water rise, building up water pressure in the soil.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland