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Our research builds on decades of work showing that public opinion is strongly influenced by media consumption.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
The study builds on years of work examining online conversations for clues about drug side effects.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
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- expands upon
- develops from
- is the next chapter of
- improves upon
- levels up
Possible Antonyms
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- ignores
- replaces
- starts from scratch
- is a total reset
- goes back to the drawing board
