Examples of build on in a Sentence
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The Razorbacks have found things to build on despite the past two defeats extending their overall losing streak to eight.
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Ethan Westerman, Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 2026
The testing campaign builds on CATL’s recent momentum in the commercial vehicle market.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
Infinity builds on Pacaso’s recent expansion into the luxury marketplace.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
And built on the experiences and values that today’s players care about.
—Steve Skinner, Sportico.com, 31 Jan. 2026
India got in on the action in 2025, too, but that strike was built on years of struggle.
—Literary Hub, 31 Jan. 2026
The bond district includes the American Royal project, Plaza at the Speedway and its shops and vacant land north of the development, meaning incremental sales tax revenues from future projects built on the vacant land also will be used to pay off the STAR bonds.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2026
Why Influential Women Are Gaining Rapid Visibility Influential Women’s growth reflects a new media model built on credibility rather than promotion.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
The next hit product likely won’t be built on summarizing our conversations.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2026
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Ethan Westerman, Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 2026
The testing campaign builds on CATL’s recent momentum in the commercial vehicle market.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
Infinity builds on Pacaso’s recent expansion into the luxury marketplace.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
And built on the experiences and values that today’s players care about.
—Steve Skinner, Sportico.com, 31 Jan. 2026
India got in on the action in 2025, too, but that strike was built on years of struggle.
—Literary Hub, 31 Jan. 2026
The bond district includes the American Royal project, Plaza at the Speedway and its shops and vacant land north of the development, meaning incremental sales tax revenues from future projects built on the vacant land also will be used to pay off the STAR bonds.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2026
Why Influential Women Are Gaining Rapid Visibility Influential Women’s growth reflects a new media model built on credibility rather than promotion.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
The next hit product likely won’t be built on summarizing our conversations.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Build on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/build%20on. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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