build upon

Example Sentences

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But the best thing about Dickens’ novella is that it is simple yet effective, providing an extremely stable foundation for any mad genius to build upon with their own version of his legend.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025

Researchers plan to expand their work with a larger clinical trial to confirm and build upon these findings.

From Science Daily • Nov. 10, 2025

"Together we've shown that peace is not just a hope that we can dream about, it's a reality we can build upon day by day, person by person, and nation by nation," he said.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

"Get the movement right when you're lifting. You might not see progress immediately, but long term, you set yourself a strong foundation to build upon."

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

Belky asks Lourdes to provide a few thousand dollars to build a tiny house on land beside her grandmother’s home—land reserved for the house Lourdes was to build upon her return.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario