buildup
noun
a building up, as of military forces; increase in amount or number.
buildups
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pluralof buildup.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Pochettino’s preferred formation uses a three-man back line but he has no one on the roster who can match Richards as the anchor, defensive organizer and playmaker during buildups.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Without global hegemonic ambitions, these countries are less likely to pursue costly military buildups.
From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026
“While we aren’t yet seeing massive on-chain buildups, whales at least appear to have ceased distribution and shifted toward gradual accumulation,” Hasn told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 2, 2026
Staffers routinely rely on satellite data to track down pressure buildups.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025
And the best way to send this message was by massive and ongoing buildups of their stockpiles of nuclear weapons.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
