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buildup

[bild-uhp] / ˈbɪldˌʌp /


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Amyloid buildup is one of the major biological features associated with Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

A major factor contributing to the blazes, say many scientists who study forest fires, has been a buildup of vegetation around the Mediterranean.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

I’ve thought about whether AI could eventually play a role of a central banker, detecting bubbles or risk buildup that humans might miss.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

It is commonly associated with the buildup of amyloid-β plaques and tau tangles in the brain.

From Science Daily Jul. 26, 2026

Nicole knew all about lactic acid buildup, but she was surprised Rashawn knew about it, and what to do to get rid of it.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

Without global hegemonic ambitions, these countries are less likely to pursue costly military buildups.

From Barron's Apr. 27, 2026

“While we aren’t yet seeing massive on-chain buildups, whales at least appear to have ceased distribution and shifted toward gradual accumulation,” Hasn told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch Feb. 2, 2026

Staffers routinely rely on satellite data to track down pressure buildups.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 26, 2025

Researchers interpret the volcano to be a vast shield made of layered accumulations of pyroclastic materials, lavas, and ice, the latter resulting from repeated buildups of snow and glaciers on its flanks through time.

From Science Daily Mar. 13, 2024

And the best way to send this message was by massive and ongoing buildups of their stockpiles of nuclear weapons.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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