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erect

[ih-rekt] / ɪˈrɛkt /




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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

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

Plans to erect a statue in New Zealand symbolising the so-called comfort women who were forced into sexual slavery by Japan during World War Two have been rejected.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The plan is for major private players to erect hundreds of wind turbines in the bay — each rising as high as L.A.’s tallest skyscrapers — then tow them out to the ocean.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The overheated furrier rushed to erect a lean-to out of walking sticks and an antelope hide, fanning himself with one hand the entire time.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri




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