Examples of build on in a Sentence
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Something of an oxymoron for a city whose reputation is built on ruins.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
And the system also builds on decades of the Space Shuttle program’s toilet technology.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Walmart’s quiet victory amid rising competition Walmart’s dominance is built on its supercenter format, Lempert said, using groceries as a traffic driver for general merchandise in a one-stop shopping environment.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
The church built on the land was steadily joined by Egleston Hall and other structures as the parish grew to occupy the Midtown block.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
This trend suggests that people aren’t just stopping at the basics, but are building on foundational skills.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Hollywood is an industry built on an apprenticeship model, beginning with time spent as an assistant (or, in previous generations, in the mailroom).
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
The relationship builds on a long-standing collaboration between UW Health, Wisconsin Athletics and Learfield’s Badger Sports Properties.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Conspiracies today Today’s manosphere not only builds on this legacy but also presents something new.
—Miriam Eve Mora, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
And the system also builds on decades of the Space Shuttle program’s toilet technology.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Walmart’s quiet victory amid rising competition Walmart’s dominance is built on its supercenter format, Lempert said, using groceries as a traffic driver for general merchandise in a one-stop shopping environment.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
The church built on the land was steadily joined by Egleston Hall and other structures as the parish grew to occupy the Midtown block.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
This trend suggests that people aren’t just stopping at the basics, but are building on foundational skills.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Hollywood is an industry built on an apprenticeship model, beginning with time spent as an assistant (or, in previous generations, in the mailroom).
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
The relationship builds on a long-standing collaboration between UW Health, Wisconsin Athletics and Learfield’s Badger Sports Properties.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Conspiracies today Today’s manosphere not only builds on this legacy but also presents something new.
—Miriam Eve Mora, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Build on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/build%20on. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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