erect
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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 only thing I don’t love about Taix is that its owners are tearing it down to erect soulless condos.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
At the Fed, Bowman has moved to slash staff and erect guardrails against what she describes as “abusive” supervisory practices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
Instead, Jack sat perfectly still, perfectly erect, his hands folded perfectly in his lap, his head tilted ever so slightly to the right as he listened intently to the teacher’s every word.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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