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- n. Plural form of build-up.
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“Any attempt on the part of China to increase its own defenses necessarily weakens, or is perceived to weaken, the security of India, thus spurring further defense build-ups; the opposite is true as well.”
“Any serious disruptions could crimp bank profits, slowing capital build-ups.”
The Wall Street Journal: Biggest Banks Fitted for New Collar
“Before the races begin, there are several fight sequences and nice dramatic build-ups.”
“The industrial sector has recovered and is growing, with strong profits, cash build-ups, and a bull market in stocks.”
The Wall Street Journal: On Housing, There Will Be More Lean Years Ahead
“Today's third-generation nuclear reactors anticipate the possibility of failed cooling systems and hydrogen pressure build-ups.”
“The rituals include Mr. Jobs's keynotes and breathless build-ups to product launches.”
“This tool will facilitate our efforts to catch dangerous build-ups of systemic risk in the financial sector -- which is precisely what preceded the recent crisis.”
The Huffington Post: Dominique Strauss-Kahn: A Stronger Financial Architecture for Tomorrow's World
“We've already been through one of these big build-ups before the Wales game," said Johnson.”
The Guardian: Six Nations 2011: England brush off taunts from France
“And her binge-drinking resulted in one of the most entertaining build-ups to an arrest yet.”
“The violations included explosive coal dust and methane build-ups, and they were so serious that the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) designated Upper Big Branch in August of 2009 as a mine requiring increased scrutiny by inspectors.”
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