build up

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“The U.S. is short of enrichment, and we need to build up that capability regardless of reactor type,” says Mark Corigliano, founder of Corigliano Investment Advisers, who likes the stock.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

To stave off potential shortages of critical goods, the federal government can build up stockpiles and reshore critical manufacturing, including through public factories.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Japan has also recently relaxed rules that will allow it to sell lethal weapons to other countries in a move that will help build up its defence industrial base.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Bass spoke of 1960s-level crime rates, thousands of unhoused people pulled off the street into housing and efforts to build up Hollywood during her time as mayor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

I broke branches off trees and bushes to build up my firewood stocks and plucked fresh leaves for my bed, and palm fronds to weave more fan-nets.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo