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  • past participle of build.
  • past tense form of build.
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built

[bilt] / bɪlt /




Example Sentences

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Primm Valley was the last of three resorts built between 1977 and 1994 at the site that remained in full operation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"Shift by shift, night by night, I slowly built up my confidence working in the bar," he told Die Zeit.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Domino’s has the bones of a great restaurant business: a franchised model, strong advertising, a powerful supply chain, and a brand built around value and convenience.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The following “Lazy Daisy,” built around a loop of syncopated electronic percussion, is defined by its use of space.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“Oh yes, we built the Hominy Ridge School, a modern weatherboarded structure for her comfort and convenience, all with volunteer labor we gladly give.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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