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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

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

“Now standing erect without external support, his closed hands fixed firmly to his thighs, the kouros expresses the confident vitality that is characteristic of the best of his brothers.”

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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