build
verb (used with object)
to construct (especially something complex) by assembling and joining parts or materials.
has been building
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present perfect progressiveof build (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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China, on the other hand, has been building its AI capabilities with a scarcity of advanced chips, making efficiency “a competitive advantage” for the country, Lee said in emailed comments.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026
But pressure to hike rates has been building as yields on longer-dated Treasury notes and bonds have pushed to their highest levels in decades.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
Gap GAP 12.84%increase; green up pointing triangle has been building momentum for years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Momentum to restrict or ban social media altogether has been building up globally.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
I thought we all knew that our bad reputation has been building in this town, birdhouse by birdhouse, but hey, I guess we can blame everything on me now.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
