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as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
static electricity built up on the cat's fur
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2
as in to gain
to gradually increase in
the roller coaster built up momentum
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as in to accumulate
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
evidence that the toxic chemical builds up in the bloodstream to unhealthy levels
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as in to expand
to make greater in size, amount, or number
he patiently built up his coin collection over several decades the young stockbroker worked hard to build up a clientele
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as in promotion
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Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
One key protein known to build up in the brain cells of Alzheimer's patients is called tau.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Renee Cherry, SELF, 26 Oct. 2024
The Clarifying Shampoo, like many in the market, is meant to cleanse the hair of any product buildup and debris.
—Anaja I. Smith, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
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Polls show a significant gap, with Vice President Harris winning over a large majority of female voters and former President Trump building up a huge advantage with male voters.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
One key protein known to build up in the brain cells of Alzheimer's patients is called tau.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Our test that uses a pressure mapping device showed that pressure buildup was a non-issue for back sleepers, too.
—Renee Cherry, SELF, 26 Oct. 2024
The Clarifying Shampoo, like many in the market, is meant to cleanse the hair of any product buildup and debris.
—Anaja I. Smith, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
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Weight-bearing exercises, such as brisk walking, jogging, and dancing, are great for increasing bone density.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Her two top priorities for the district are fiscal transparency and increasing test scores.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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Payroll gains for September were revised down to 223,000, from 254,000.Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Rebels fight the redcoats, Ben Franklin bitches about his politically backward son, and America gains its independence.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Over his four-year major-league career, Kim has accumulated 48 defensive runs saved — 24 at shortstop, 15 at second base, nine at third base — and 78 steals.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Ruffalo's post has accumulated more than 1.2 million views since it was posted on November 4.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Vice mayor Belal Aftab and councilmember Chuck Page, both members of the ad hoc committee on economic vitality, were in favor of advancing a pilot outdoor dining program that would allow Hero Ranch Kitchen restaurant to expand its outdoor dining with logistical support from city staff.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Marrero’s plan relies heavily on using new or expanded enrollment zones, or boundaries that include multiple schools families can choose from rather than a single neighborhood school.Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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Outset Medical is involved in litigation, including two stockholder class action lawsuits alleging violations of federal securities laws related to the promotion and marketing of its Tablo Hemodialysis System.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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To companies, internal promotions represent significant savings unless an external candidate presents an overwhelmingly clear value proposition that includes specialized expertise, innovative thinking or problem-solving skills that the internal team may lack.Gina Riley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Boeing shares rose nearly two percent after union workers approved a new contract, ending a seven-week strike that had stalled production lines.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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In fact, Knight Frank found that the percentage of U.S. buyers purchasing homes in London rose to 6.1 percent in the first six months of this year from 3.3 percent in the second part of 2023.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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From 2009 to 2023, there have been 49 grizzly bear mortalities due to vehicle collisions in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and the National Park Service is now working with state and local agencies to gather more information surrounding this latest incident.Jon Haworth, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024
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In the meantime, his team hopes to continue working with fishing communities along the river to gather more details about the mysterious giant salmon carp.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
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Critics have also pointed out cases of Tesla’s FSD software malfunctioning, with reports of vehicles mistakenly accelerating or failing to detect obstacles.Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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And the trend is only accelerating; 86% of US respondents project an increase in use of ALSPs in the next 12 months.Richard Punt, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Build up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/build%20up. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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