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- noun Plural form of
build-up .
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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.
Dominique Strauss-Kahn: A Stronger Financial Architecture for Tomorrow's World Dominique Strauss-Kahn 2011
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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.
Dominique Strauss-Kahn: A Stronger Financial Architecture for Tomorrow's World Dominique Strauss-Kahn 2011
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The industrial sector has recovered and is growing, with strong profits, cash build-ups, and a bull market in stocks.
On Housing, There Will Be More Lean Years Ahead Alex J. Pollock 2011
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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.
Dominique Strauss-Kahn: A Stronger Financial Architecture for Tomorrow's World Dominique Strauss-Kahn 2011
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Today's third-generation nuclear reactors anticipate the possibility of failed cooling systems and hydrogen pressure build-ups.
Nuclear Safety After Fukushima Christopher Stephens 2011
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Before the races begin, there are several fight sequences and nice dramatic build-ups.
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Any serious disruptions could crimp bank profits, slowing capital build-ups.
Biggest Banks Fitted for New Collar David Reilly 2011
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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.
The Next Nuclear Arms Race Tim Sullivan and 2010
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Any serious disruptions could crimp bank profits, slowing capital build-ups.
Biggest Banks Fitted for New Collar David Reilly 2011
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The rituals include Mr. Jobs's keynotes and breathless build-ups to product launches.
Living by the Book of Apple Geoffrey A. Fowler 2011
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