erected
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You can tell the importance of someone by how many statutes have been erected in tribute, and Sir Billy Boston wasn't lacking.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The Constitution and federal law say new buildings may not be erected on public property in the District of Columbia “without the express authority of Congress.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
AFP saw several residents of the small town of Mbay, in Nagekeo regency nearest the epicentre, camped out in makeshift tents they had erected using tarpaulins and poles.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Dozens of patients were moved Saturday to tents erected outside the Ruteng hospital, many with their loved ones by their side.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Particularly strong defences were erected around the home.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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