They were merely building up their forces, which takes time.

Some international relief agencies also withdrew their workers after the army began building up its forces in the area.

Besides Chile, few countries are now building up their armed forces.

They wait for a time, building up their forces, beginning to wonder if this evil really exists.

I think they'll come for us first thing in the morning, when they've built up their forces to maximum.

White will build up her forces to the maximum before beginning an attack on the king.

Canada will build up its armed forces, the Government announced.

By the end of 1942 a stalemate had set in as both sides built up their forces.

She is building up her own forces, my lord king.

Or they may just be building up their forces to start another attack.