building up

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

I'll enjoy the excitement building up to it but as it gets closer, I'll focus on the game and not the occasion.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 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

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

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

On the return trip, the vehicle skidded through the friction of the increasingly dense atmosphere, building up heat that could reach 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly