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buildup

[bild-uhp] / ˈbɪldˌʌp /


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These benefits remained even after accounting for early brain changes associated with Alzheimer's, including the buildup of proteins called amyloid and tau.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

While he was instrumental in the buildup to Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“The United States of America will be helping with the traffic buildup in the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

As part of the buildup to the Masters coverage, Prime Video debuted “Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait” on March 30, a documentary on the popular golfer’s journey to his 2025 win.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

A cloud of white steam had been pouring from the side of the building since then, preventing the buildup that had been so disastrous in the other two buildings.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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