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build

[bild] / bɪld /
NOUN
physical structure, form
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK






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It wants international oil producers to build commercial inventories in a new “Energy City,” likely to be located at Port Qasim, near Karachi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Paige Sterling, a spokesperson for Mayor Karen Bass, said the mayor has worked hard to build affordable housing in the city and supports the construction of more, including in Venice.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Japan has pledged $10 billion in financial aid to help countries that want to build storage facilities and oil stockpiles in Asia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The process to build Venice Dell has been extraordinarily contentious — even in a state where development is often time-consuming and litigious.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“We’re going to mix salt and flour and water together, and then you’re going to build a three-dimensional map of—” Mr. MacPherson lowered his glasses and looked at Daniel.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness




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