building up

Example Sentences

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And this is just the latest entry in a canon that Jackson is building up in a series of dissents.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Slaven said the VA “is building up crucial infrastructure required to handle an increased veteran population.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It insists that building up its presence in China, the world's biggest chemical market, is crucial.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Queues had also been building up outside Swatch's branches internationally, including in New York where watch enthusiasts had been camping for a week, with reports that some had become unwell during the wait.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

A splendid noisy scene was building up nicely in the breakfast room.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl