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Meanings of build on in English

Spanish
descansar

Be based on; of theories and claims, for example.

        descansar
        Usage of build on in English
        1
        This Government is in a good position to build on present prosperity.
        The Irish Times
        2
        We need to really build on the opportunity now, Ms Reese said.
        Radio NZ
        3
        The pressure continues to build on an already strained South African economy.
        The South African
        4
        Hitler could indeed build on expansionist traditions in the German power elite.
        The Guardian
        5
        We need to learn from and build on those examples, she said.
        The Guardian
        6
        India said the offer fell short but was something to build on.
        Reuters
        7
        The opportunity that exists to build on our recent success is enormous.
        The Irish Times
        8
        Mr Livingstone said there was plenty of land to build on already.
        Radio NZ
        9
        Stanford continued to build on its lead early in the second half.
        Reuters
        10
        Utah continued to build on its lead early in the second half.
        Reuters
        11
        Mr Morrison wants to build on that relationship in the coming days.
        News.com.au
        12
        Its new president, Prof John Hughes, is determined to build on progress.
        The Irish Times
        13
        The accord also undertakes to maintain and build on existing market mechanisms.
        Reuters
        14
        The Utes continued to build on their lead in the second half.
        Reuters
        15
        These conventions ensured important progress that we must maintain and build on.
        The Guardian
        16
        The chief executive said he was keen to build on that progress.
        Radio NZ
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        Translations for build on
        Spanish
        descansar
        Build on through the time
        Build on across language varieties
        South Africa
        Common
        New Zealand
        Common
        Ireland
        Common
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