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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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The Biden administration gets credit for building up a vaccine distribution network, for ramping up vaccine production, solving all the supply chain problems.

From Salon

“Over time this data will build up, allowing scientists and researchers to start tracking family lines,” she says.

From BBC

The entire film builds up to Elphaba’s signature song, which gloriously closes the first act onstage with the newly named “Wicked Witch” flying for the first time.

From Los Angeles Times

These build up, attacking nerves and organs which can lead to blindness, coma and death.

From BBC

The charity National Energy Action said many people were already "rationing their energy use" or building up debt to try to keep warm.

From BBC

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