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The phrase 'build up on' is not a correct phrase in written English; the correct phrase is usually 'build upon.' You can use it when you want to emphasize that something is being built on top of a foundation of something else.
For example, "The new library was built upon the foundation of community involvement and support."
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"Certain scenes build up on each other and come to conclusion," Colonel Gallogly said.
Culture happens along a fluid continuum where things build up on top of other things.
Fatbergs build up on sewer roofs like mushy stalactites.
Causes a sooty mould to build up on leaves during winter.
Large populations of hydroids can build up on docks, boats, and rocks.
Bugs tend to build up on the leading edge of blades when wind speed is low.
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Because of the fiber angle variation, tow-placed courses may overlap and ply thickness will build-up on the surface.
Fifteen minutes in, Puerto Rico had a build-up on the left side.
All the three dyes exhibited good shade build-up on the polyester and nylon fabrics.
Seeing the military build-up on both sides, a visit here is a sobering experience.
But Ukrainian and Western officials say Moscow has resumed its troop build-up on the border.
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