building up

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But aspects of banks’ disclosures are not yet reported consistently, leading to concerns from some lawmakers and industry watchdogs that regulators may miss areas where risk is building up.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

After years of watching China creating land to back its expansive territorial claims Vietnam too is now building up some of the reefs it holds in the South China Sea.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The problem is similar to mineral scale building up inside a tea kettle or clogging a shower head over time, except seawater contains far higher concentrations of dissolved salts.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Credits are building up because of unspent money: $299 million for 2026, or over 9% of the budget, and an expected $400 million next year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Just as we started up the steps, Rowdy came loping around the corner of the building, up the steps, and heading for the open door.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls