build upon
Example Sentences
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The finding may explain why we can build upon skills, like going from plucking single notes on a guitar to shredding rock riffs, or from dribbling a ball to making cross-court plays.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
CagriSema will allow Novo “to further build upon the Wegovy brand,” executives said on the call.
From Barron's ● Feb. 23, 2026
With better player quality, the hope is that United can build upon Carrick's clear shape with players who can exploit spaces that open up.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
After this week’s dates with Carpenter, Lenae will head east for a handful of shows on iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball tour — one more chance to build upon “Love Me Not’s” Top 40 breakthrough.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2025
Belky asks Lourdes to provide a few thousand dollars to build a tiny house on land beside her grandmother’s home—land reserved for the house Lourdes was to build upon her return.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
