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buildup

[bild-uhp] / ˈbɪldˌʌp /


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Same-store sales had been growing steadily in the buildup to Cracker Barrel’s logo fiasco before plummeting 8.5% in the quarter ended last October and 7.9% in the January quarter.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“The audience gets to see the whole thing. They get to see the buildup, the anticipation, the payoff.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

By moving the salts away from the evaporation zone, the design prevents buildup that could otherwise interfere with continuous operation.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Positioning buildup by momentum traders also lost steam in both bitcoin and gold over the past week or two, he added.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Their shoulders must be rubbed every hour and they must be allowed to shake the lactic acid buildup out of their joints each hour.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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