Examples of build on in a Sentence
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Indy’s identity as a destination built on sports sets the pace for its cultural calendar.
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Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Known as the Mulga variant, the latest Bushmaster builds on a platform already proven in combat.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
At the time, there were plans (still unrealized) for a 13-story hotel to be built on the site.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Last year's Surface Laptop and Surface Pro designs built on the first-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon X showcased the true potential of Windows on Arm in the 2020s.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026
Whatever happens in the coming days, Jakucionis is hoping to build on his solid rookie campaign next season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
The aptly named Pioneer II builds on the same architecture as its predecessor, but a series of smarter features once again place it at the bleeding edge of marine design.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
The house is one of three new builds on Lockwood Avenue in the Austin neighborhood.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Heimes discusses how the solution cuts the friction of age-old systems through immense selection, fast delivery, and a foundation built on customer obsession and earned trust.
—Rachel Oppenheim, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
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Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Known as the Mulga variant, the latest Bushmaster builds on a platform already proven in combat.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
At the time, there were plans (still unrealized) for a 13-story hotel to be built on the site.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Last year's Surface Laptop and Surface Pro designs built on the first-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon X showcased the true potential of Windows on Arm in the 2020s.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026
Whatever happens in the coming days, Jakucionis is hoping to build on his solid rookie campaign next season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
The aptly named Pioneer II builds on the same architecture as its predecessor, but a series of smarter features once again place it at the bleeding edge of marine design.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
The house is one of three new builds on Lockwood Avenue in the Austin neighborhood.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Heimes discusses how the solution cuts the friction of age-old systems through immense selection, fast delivery, and a foundation built on customer obsession and earned trust.
—Rachel Oppenheim, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
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“Build on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/build%20on. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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