build in
Example Sentences
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In an updated bulletin on Monday evening, forecasters said that the tropical storm may build in strength over the next several days, before potentially making landfall in New Orleans, Louisiana, by Wednesday.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
The more realistic approach is to build in a financial cushion even if years of soaring inflation and increasingly expensive healthcare erode your nest egg.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 15, 2026
U.S. natural gas futures posted back-to-back gains with support from a hotter weather outlook and a below-average build in inventories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
“We’ve fought together for our schools, our streets, and our families ever since. ... That’s not something you build in a campaign — it’s earned, day by day.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2026
I’m still groggy, but a rage is starting to build in me.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
