building

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And building new pipelines is a multiyear, multibillion-dollar undertaking that requires not just steel and engineering, but land rights, security, financing and diplomatic agreements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

There are strict rules in California around the purchasing of dynamite, which is generally restricted to licensed professionals working in mining and quarry operations, building demolitions, tunneling projects and specialized industrial activities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The straight-line edge on one of the newly-made beaches on Antelope Reef suggests China may be building another military-grade runway there, similar to those on Mischief, Fiery Cross and Subi reefs.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Investors are clearly pleased, believing that Ford will capitalize on growing power demand, mainly because of the boom in AI data center building.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

I recognized the long porticoed building because Mrs. Kuen’s church and school rented out space on the second floor.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu