building up

Example Sentences

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The bank is aiming for a more than 15% return on tangible equity in 2028, building up to about 18% in 2030.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

By building up a cash reserve now, you’re ensuring that Otis’s health, not the veterinary bill, will be the primary concern.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 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

She’s talking really fast, like she’s building up to an explosion.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman