buildup

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China’s unprecedented military buildup demonstrates the military maxim that quantity has a quality all its own.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Imaging tools such as coronary artery calcium scans are also recommended to detect calcium deposits that signal plaque buildup, helping tailor treatment plans more precisely.

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

The troop buildup could give the U.S. added leverage while preparing for more decisive action if diplomacy stalls, current and former officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Owing, no doubt, to a buildup of earwax, he had heard the word “Quidditch,” which was not a word at all.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling