Build up
Build up verb - To become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number.
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Interestingly, few - if any - of them serve as a climax: rather, they are used to both forward the plot and build up to the actual climax.
- With Juan on the team, as well as the continued efforts by Miss Montgomery and Sheriff Tom to coach them along, the kids slowly but surely build up their confidence, and soon it spreads throughout the town, sparking a new interest in soccer, and giving the townsfolk something to look forward to.
Source: Film / The Big Green
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