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phrasal verb
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Noise challenges, selecting a film franchise and building on a steep hill.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
“We look forward to building on the winning legacy Paul Allen created and to earning the trust of the Seahawks organization and fans everywhere.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
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- expanding upon
- standing on the shoulders of
- adding a new layer
- taking it to the next level
- leveling up
Possible Antonyms
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- going back to the drawing board
- reinventing the wheel
- starting from scratch
- starting over
- regressing
