Build on

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Increasing Strength

Use 'build on' to imply strengthening what exists, like improving a project further.

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We can build on our current strategy to improve sales.

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Positive Progress

'Build on' often suggests positive development or adding value to something.

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Let's build on this feedback to enhance our product.

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Layered Approach

Think of 'build on' as adding layers to solidify or advance an existing foundation.

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The new curriculum will build on the basics we learned last semester.

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