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phrasal verb
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“We look forward to building on that unmatched partnership in the years ahead. We are closely following NASA’s review and will continue to assess how we can best contribute to the agency’s mission.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
With the plumes of red smoke still fresh in the north London air from Sunday's euphoric trophy parade, Arsenal's attention swiftly turns to building on their Premier League triumph.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 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
