Sentence examples for major buildup from inspiring English sources

Putting that single function on a phone has caused a major buildup of dust on the $500 camcorder I bought a few years ago.

After Khrushchev was ousted in 1964, the Soviet Union began a major buildup of conventional forces, and in 1967 military exercises were held that indicated the expectation of a substantial conventional stage at the start of a future war.

WASHINGTON — The United States and the Philippines are exploring increased joint military exercises and other military cooperation that would not entail a major buildup or a reopening of permanent bases, officials in both capitals said Thursday.

One year ago, Mr. Bush authorized a major buildup of troops as a way to create the space for Iraqis to bridge sectarian divisions and achieve benchmarks for political progress that were set in 2006.

But the call today by Mr. Vendrell to expand the present security force of 4,500 soldiers came close to challenging the position of the United States, which has opposed a major buildup of the international force.

China says it would view such sales as a major buildup and a grave intrusion into its internal affairs, but it is also building up its missile forces off Taiwan and upgrading its own naval and air power.

He talked of funding a major military buildup, starting with a modernization of America's nuclear arsenal.

Faced with a major arms buildup by Iran's neighbouring proxies, Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza, Israel reinforced its antimissile and rocket defenses.

"He claimed we could afford his massive tax cut, a major defense buildup, more money for education, while paying down the debt and protecting Social Security and Medicare.

Ethiopia also blames Eritrea for failing to compromise on the border issue, which has led to a major military buildup on both sides.

President Bush, for example, has signaled that he will soon propose a major military buildup, including financing for a national missile defense.