erect
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Some also attempted to erect a barricade with rental bikes which was cleared by police.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
If Hearts do win this title, they'll have to erect a statue to the captain - not that he would need a landmark for people to remember his leadership and his goals.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
That same month, she pushed to erect a statue of him at the Capitol building in San Juan alongside other presidents who’ve visited the island.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
I’m happy Phillipe is not around to see the digital renderings of what they plan to erect once they demolish the Taix chateau: another condo building with all the charm of a college dorm.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
She stood very erect and glared down at me as if I was the one who had caused the great disruption.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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