massive build-up

Frequency: 7.515.2 per million words

Refers to a very large increase.

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  • There was a massive build-up of troops along the border.
  • The lake is suffering from a massive build-up of algae due to pollution.
  • A massive build-up of plaque in the arteries can lead to a heart attack.
  • The company's massive build-up of debt eventually led to its collapse.
  • Forecasters warned of a massive build-up of snow in the mountains, raising avalanche risks.
  • The accident caused a massive build-up of traffic on the motorway.
  • We witnessed a massive build-up of tension between the two leaders during the summit.
  • The new surveillance system resulted in a massive build-up of personal data.
  • Without proper maintenance, there will be a massive build-up of pressure in the pipes.
  • By 1940, there had been a massive build-up of military forces across Europe.