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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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Director Jon M. Chu’s oversize movie adaptation takes every second of its 2 hours and 40 minutes to build up to that one note.

From Los Angeles Times

Biden spent four years building up friendships across Asia with the likes of South Korea, Japan, the Philippines and Vietnam - all in an effort to contain China.

From BBC

“But that’s only if you’re thinking about existing in a flawed society. You can’t build up your psyche and your understanding of yourself based off of something that actually is arbitrary.”

From Los Angeles Times

Some recipients may have been blindsided by Ray’s demand for the return of contributions that were originally made in 2021 or 2022, when Bankman-Fried was trying to build up his stature.

From Los Angeles Times

However, faced with the massive cost of getting such novel aircraft approved by regulators and then building up manufacturing capabilities, some investors are bailing out.

From BBC

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