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build up

verb

tr to construct gradually, systematically, and in stages
to increase, accumulate, or strengthen, esp by degrees
the murmur built up to a roar
intr to prepare for or gradually approach a climax
tr to improve the health or physique of (a person)
tr, usually passive to cover (an area) with buildings
tr to cause (a person, enterprise, etc) to become better known; publicize
they built several actresses up into stars

noun

progressive increase in number, size, etc
the build-up of industry
a gradual approach to a climax or critical point
the training and practice that constitutes the preparation for a particular event or competition
the team's Olympic build-up
extravagant publicity or praise, esp in the form of a campaign
military the process of attaining the required strength of forces and equipment, esp prior to an operation

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Example Sentences

Each one must pay administration, governance and management costs, which can build up – last year, they increased by £28m.

From BBC

According to Roberts, the United States needs to build up “the most lethal force in the world,” a force Roberts claims he would like to be “the most sparingly used.”

From Salon

The pair – who will compete for the undisputed title in the chief support - conducted themselves appropriately to build up to the richest fight in female boxing.

From BBC

He subsequently backed off that number of temporary units, while issuing an emergency order to immediately build up to 200, including 32 on the parking lot of UCLA’s Jackie Robinson baseball stadium.

From Los Angeles Times

Even then, like when celebrity chefs go on to host TV shows, they often build up a following through that medium before expanding into additional areas, like selling their own line of pantry items.

From Salon

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