build into
Britishverb
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Sometimes it’s in the quiet repair of something broken, the small acts of care that build into something profound.
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He briefly explored a 1996 presidential bid but instead took a position as chief executive of Halliburton, which he helped build into one of the leading suppliers of oil-drilling equipment.
Despite the state’s best efforts to suppress fire, the number of ignitions has become increasingly frequent in the region as Californians continued to build into the wildlands and create more opportunities for sparks.
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“From what we see right now, we’re going to have that. 2025 will build into a very strong 2026.”
From Los Angeles Times
Thursday, then build into the night, Kittell said.
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