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erect

[ih-rekt] / ɪˈrɛkt /




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The federal government said Thursday it had reached a deal to erect a field hospital in Kenya to quarantine and treat Americans exposed to the virus, rather than flying them home for care.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 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

Marshall stood erect, the lines of his padded morning-suit shoulders etched sharply against the vicar’s surplice.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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