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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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Over many months, the amount of peanut was gradually increased, slowly building up to Chris eating fractions of nuts and, finally, whole nuts.

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As the session progressed over the next hour, he felt energy building up in his body, which the instructor invited him to release through a series of “om” chants.

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I didn’t change the rhythm, but I placed them all very carefully so I build up a rhythm with these rhythm animals, the rhythm section.

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Reapply glaze every 10 minutes or so to build up a beautifully sticky exterior.

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The reality is, it took decades for Taiwan to build up that capacity, and despite the threat of China spending billions to steal Taiwan's prowess in the industry, it continues to thrive.

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