slow build up
collocation in Englishmeaningsofslow,buildandup
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slow
adjective
uk/sləʊ/us/sloʊ/
moving, happening, or doing something without ...
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build
noun
uk/bɪld/us/bɪld/
the size and shape of a ...
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up
adjective
uk/ʌp/us/ʌp/
moving ...
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(Definition ofslow,buildandupfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Let us not be deceived by theslowbuild-up in cost—only £216 million more than the existing scheme in 10 years' time.
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Therefore, there will have to be a ratherslowbuild-up.
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The only possible dangers that could arise would be in aslowbuild-up over a long period.
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After an initialslowbuild-up, it was tackled with vigour.
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I am glad that the commission suggests aslowbuildup of nursery schooling.
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Aslowbuild-up can only be at the expense of those who cannot afford to visit the museums.
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We can no longer expect aslowbuild-up of crisis, a stately process leading to a declaration of war.
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That meant aslowbuild-up in the early part of the year.
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There will be aslowbuild-up of expenditure to about £50 million.
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I do not want to see aslowbuild-up of this type of radioactivity leaving us with a long-term health or genetic problem.
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Theslowbuild-up of the civilian element has been criticised.
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It is aslowbuild-up or a slow retraction, as time goes on.
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On a previous amendment we heard that there was going to be a veryslowbuild-up and that there might be only one or two projects in the first year.
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One of the reasons for the relativelyslowbuild-up of the levy is that we deliberately made transitional provisions to give a smooth introduction to the new system.
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The major problem in making any new scheme financially viable is the necessarilyslowbuild-up before it can begin to pay acceptable interest on capital invested.
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She did not pick out the low-paid wage earners, the £20-a-week men, and say how they would tare after a period of 10 years because of theslowbuild-up.
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You can admit tens of thousands more immigrants every year or you can effect aslowbuild-up of better conditions for those who are already with us.
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He also gave credit to the show for itsslowbuildup over a few months.
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It's aslowbuild, but once hooked, we couldn't get enough of this provocative adventure, with its compelling characters and innovative gameplay.
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He called the song the perfect album-opener, crediting theslowbuildof its arrangement toward a climactic peak.
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