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erect

[ih-rekt] / ɪˈrɛkt /




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Some presidential candidates’ teams erect replicas of spaces to prepare for presidential debates, campaign advisers said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

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

A gray-haired woman sits on a brown chair, perfectly erect, hemming a calico skirt.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline




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