build up

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And Friedrich Hayek suggested that recessions occur regularly, as maladjustments build up from misguided interest-rate policies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“The U.S. is short of enrichment, and we need to build up that capability regardless of reactor type,” says Mark Corigliano, founder of Corigliano Investment Advisers, who likes the stock.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

To stave off potential shortages of critical goods, the federal government can build up stockpiles and reshore critical manufacturing, including through public factories.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

So does the Spaniard need to refine his style for next season to push Arsenal to the next level, build up their possession numbers, and keep challengers at bay?

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Taking the opportunity to build up Ptolemy’s Museum must therefore have been something of a no-brainer.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro