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buildup

[bild-uhp] / ˈbɪldˌʌp /


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Plus, Beijing accelerates its buildup in space and a drone maker cleans 28 tons of waste from Mount Everest.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Amyloid buildup is one of the major biological features associated with Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

A major factor contributing to the blazes, say many scientists who study forest fires, has been a buildup of vegetation around the Mediterranean.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

I’ve thought about whether AI could eventually play a role of a central banker, detecting bubbles or risk buildup that humans might miss.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

He coupled this commitment with a buildup of the navy, which would enable the United States to fight a defensive war if negotiations with France broke down.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

Pochettino’s preferred formation uses a three-man back line but he has no one on the roster who can match Richards as the anchor, defensive organizer and playmaker during buildups.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

Without global hegemonic ambitions, these countries are less likely to pursue costly military buildups.

From Barron's Apr. 27, 2026

“While we aren’t yet seeing massive on-chain buildups, whales at least appear to have ceased distribution and shifted toward gradual accumulation,” Hasn told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch Feb. 2, 2026

Staffers routinely rely on satellite data to track down pressure buildups.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 26, 2025

And the best way to send this message was by massive and ongoing buildups of their stockpiles of nuclear weapons.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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