massive build

collocation in English

meaningsofmassiveandbuild

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massive
adjective
uk
/ˈmæs.ɪv/us
/ˈmæs.ɪv/
very large in size, amount, ...
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build
noun
uk
/bɪld/us
/bɪld/
the size and shape of a ...
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(Definition ofmassiveandbuildfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofmassive build

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All of this does not indicate a continuingmassivebuild-up.
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What is the purpose of thismassivebuild-up in offensive arms?
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We are witnessing a slowing-up of the time taken in getting our exports to the docks, due to themassivebuild-up of traffic.
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How do we square that with theirmassivebuildup of weaponry?
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The reality is that we are confronted with amassivebuild-up which is increasing relentlessly and remorselessly every week and every month.
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We are certainly witnessing a continuingmassivebuild-up of heavy vehicles, such as juggernauts.
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He knows that road safety concerns the public and that there is amassivebuild-up of support for certain changes to ensure that we are in line with other countries.
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His strength andmassivebuildmakes delicate work hard for him.
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Apart frommassivebuildand copious feathering, both breeds are known for consistent white markings.
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A senior worker said the blowout was triggered by amassivebuild-up of pressure.
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Between 1830 and 1850 he bred the descendants of these dogs and some others to produce a line with the short, broad head andmassivebuildhe favoured.
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The shou is relatively massive built with short legs and a large, square muzzle.
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