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Facing potential tighter U.S. tech restrictions, Chinese AI startups are aggressively raising capital via loans and newly relaxed Shanghai IPO rules to build up computing power.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

Large genomic changes usually build up over many generations.

From Science Daily Jul. 26, 2026

It is possible to trade the cards and build up in-game "coins" without using real money, but it is generally seen as a slower and less effective way to play.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

If he’s sidelined for too long, he could have to gradually build up with each start.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

“This place isn’t known for cleaning their germy dishes, but it’ll build up your immunities before you get home. You can go back to Jankburg the strongest little boy around.”

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle




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