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The phrase "able to build on" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the capacity to develop or expand upon existing ideas, skills, or foundations.
Example: "With her extensive experience in marketing, she is able to build on the strategies we have already implemented."
Alternatives: "capable of expanding upon" or "able to enhance".
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Wardrobe basics are essential to be able to build on with more on trend items.
If we never know, then we're never going to be able to build on anything".
"Once we get a win, we'll be able to build on that momentum," predicted Clarke.
"Over all, I'm very pleased that I was able to build on my lead," Woods said.
And then I found I had just enough talent to be able to build on.
Mr. Calatrava was able to build on 150 years of precedents to celebrate a technological marvel.
But I also want to be able to build on relationships with other countries.
Now we are able to build on this success for 2006.
We also know that we'll be able to build on our successes.
This is the main reason Greece haven't been able to build on the success of 2004.
Groups doing similar projects were able to build on some of our experience.
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