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as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
static electricity built up on the cat's fur
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as in to gain
to gradually increase in
the roller coaster built up momentum
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as in to accumulate
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
evidence that the toxic chemical builds up in the bloodstream to unhealthy levels
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as in to expand
to make greater in size, amount, or number
he patiently built up his coin collection over several decades the young stockbroker worked hard to build up a clientele
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Recent Examples of build up
Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
Arizona's Past Attempts at Stronger Border Control Recent efforts by GOP lawmakers in several states have sought to address border control in the build up to Election Day, but courts have repeatedly blocked these initiatives over federal preemption issues.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Some scientists suspect that the plumes come from the sun heating through Triton’s ice cap until a pressure buildup causes a watery explosion, similar to the mechanism of popcorn.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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Iran is building up its defense relationship with Russia even as its escalating conflict with Israel may temporarily curtail its weapons shipments.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
Arizona's Past Attempts at Stronger Border Control Recent efforts by GOP lawmakers in several states have sought to address border control in the build up to Election Day, but courts have repeatedly blocked these initiatives over federal preemption issues.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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For thicker and even more stubborn messes, try a stronger power dissolving gel that can cut through greasy residue, removing or at least lightening old stains and buildup.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Some scientists suspect that the plumes come from the sun heating through Triton’s ice cap until a pressure buildup causes a watery explosion, similar to the mechanism of popcorn.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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Even with all the steps your government and Police Department are taking to increase safety and improve driving conditions, the most influential safety factor remains you, the individual behind the wheel.Glen Koen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Speed, distraction, infrastructure and, as a Detroit Free Press/USA Today Network investigation revealed in 2018, the increasing presence of large trucks and SUVs with their higher front ends, have all played a role, along with factors, including darkness and impairment.Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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With each passing month, buyers are gaining the upper hand as the inventory of unsold listings grows.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Democrats are grieving and searching for answers after an election that saw their nemesis reclaim the presidency while his fellow Republicans gained control of the Senate and may hold the House as well.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Total stockholders' equity increased by $50.1 million, mainly due to the proceeds from the stock offering, offset by an unearned ESOP and accumulated other comprehensive loss.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Between 1994 and 2023, North Korea accumulated a trade deficit with China of more than $20 billion.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Her re-election sets Phoenix up to continue growing the burgeoning technology and health care industries, building sustainable infrastructure to combat climate change and expanding public transportation options.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The United States expanded a resettlement program for Afghan refugees in 2021 to include journalists and humanitarian workers who had helped the United States.Trisha Mukherjee, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Now, with the PFL’s multimillion-dollar deal with Francis Ngannou and partnerships with global broadcast platforms like DAZN, the promotion has become a legitimate contender for talent acquisition.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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People in red states benefit just as much as those in blue states, and promotion of clean energy technologies increases energy efficiencies and lowers the cost of energy.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Orediggers entered Saturday ranked 10th in the region and need to rise into the top seven in order to reach the postseason.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Geodesy informs everything from building sewers and making accurate maps of sea level rise to launching and tracking spacecraft.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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What’s needed next is a community of amateur radio astronomers who can begin gathering data that will complement the work of their professional colleagues, just as amateur astronomers working in the visible part of the spectrum have done for hundreds of years.The Physics arXiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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The rating labels schools and districts earn should be changed to be easier for the public to understand, but that should be done after research and gathering public feedback.Yesenia Robles, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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But when compared to last year’s unreliable defense that failed to close out numerous close games, much less help accelerate blowouts, what the unit is doing this year is a breath of fresh air in Boulder.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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The technology is also transforming medical imaging and has been helpful in accelerating the drug discovery process.Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Build up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/build%20up. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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