build up

Example Sentences

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Someone told me that Americans don't really do build up to sporting events but once they are underway they go all in.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Under the ordinance, developers can now build up to four-story buildings with up to 16 units on lots that were previously zoned for single-family homes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

In an apparent about-face, Strategy disclosed on Monday a bitcoin monetization program that could include selling the cryptocurrency to build up its U.S. dollar reserves, as well as fund repurchases of common stock.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

These results suggest that the pesticide may contribute to Parkinson's disease by preventing cells from clearing away harmful material, allowing toxic proteins to build up over time.

From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026

The Geats build up the fire, prepare to sleep.

From "Grendel" by John Gardner