buildup
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The procedure treats a condition in which the heart’s aortic valve narrows due to calcium buildup, making it harder to pump blood.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
The buildup to the meeting was marked by criticism from some institutional investors and influential shareholder advisory groups about some of BP’s resolutions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Pinto said the swelling was caused by a large quantity of both fat and ascites, an abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity often linked to cirrhosis of the liver.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
When Social Security was enacted in 1935, the legislation envisioned the buildup of a trust fund and a close alignment of contributions and benefits for any given cohort.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
I swallowed down the buildup of saliva, but it came back in an instant, harsh with the taste of stomach acid.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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