Example sentences of "you build up a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Are you building up a small library of essential books ? |
| 2 | On alternate days walk at a slower pace to help you build up a regular habit of walking . |
| 3 | Once you build up a regular routine you will want to get outside whatever the weather is doing . |
| 4 | You build up a frightening picture of an immensely long , empty passage of time , only to cancel it out with your last breath , leaving your audience thoroughly confused , but clinging to the idea that eternity is ‘ like ’ a great length of time . ’ |
| 5 | Lengthy booklists are expensive and dull : with some time and effort it will be possible for you to build up a personal library and reference system which is individually geared to your particular needs , and one which helps you to build on your existing knowledge rather than attempting to start again from scratch . |