buildup

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The U.S. troops and weapons buildup in the Middle East is also shifting priorities.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The U.S. military drew up plans for strikes on nuclear installations, and Defense Secretary Bill Perry presented a plan for a large military buildup in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

While scientists know these systems can erupt again, the buildup to such events remains poorly understood.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

That’s relatively common in figure skating for gold medal winners who face a rush of media and commercial opportunities after a grueling four-year Olympic buildup.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

In contrast, the crowd diseases, which we discussed earlier, could have arisen only with the buildup of large, dense human populations.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond