construction
Example Sentences
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Appeals for investment are sprinkled on ubiquitous construction fencing, along with English-language catchphrases such as “redefining livability” and “an extraordinary new normal.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
The work took place during construction of the new "Römerstadtschule," where archaeologists excavated more than 4,500 square meters at the center of the ancient Roman city.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
District Judge Richard Leon ordered a temporary halt to construction.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
As of early 2026, no construction licences had been granted anywhere in the EU.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Mr. Grasso worked at construction sites, where he probably earned no more than thirty dollars a week.
From "I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919" by Lauren Tarshis
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
