erecting

Example Sentences

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Moving from a free neighborhood high school team to an academy can be expensive, erecting a “pay-to-play” barrier that often restricts those programs to wealthier families.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Bolivians began demonstrating and erecting roadblocks in early May to demand salary increases, stable fuel supplies and measures to mitigate the worst economic crisis in 40 years.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Beatles tour guide Jackie Spencer posted last summer on social media that the increase in visitors and tours to the narrow streets had led to residents erecting a metal chain to manage access.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

After erecting a monument, the Obama foundation now seeks to lower expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

I push against it, imagine erecting a giant wall three times my own height.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray