Build up in or build up into?
Whenever you push the button, the machine will build up static electricity in its body.
Whenever you push the button, the machine will build up static electricity into its body.
Which one is correct?
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I'd say 'in', but I wouldn't say 'body', so I'd have to retreat from the problem of 'in' vs 'into'. How about just this? Whenever you push the button, the machine will build up static electricity.
- I'd say 'in', but I wouldn't say 'body', so I'd have to retreat from the problem of 'in' vs 'into'.
- How about just this?
- Whenever you push the button, the machine will build up static electricity.
- You could also consider "on its surface" at the end.
- Isn't that where static electricity usually builds up?
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I'd say 'in', but I wouldn't say 'body', so I'd have to retreat from the problem of 'in' vs 'into'.
How about just this?
Whenever you push the button, the machine will build up static electricity.
You could also consider "on its surface" at the end. Isn't that where static electricity usually builds up?
CJ
0I'd consider deleting 'in/into its body'. Where else would it be?
Whenever you push the button, the machine will build up static electricity
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