built

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Built as part of efforts to modernize Venezuela, the buildings now symbolize the country's dire situation after twin quakes on Wednesday left nearly 1,500 people confirmed dead and tens of thousands missing.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Appeared in the June 27, 2026, print edition as 'How Immigrants From France Built a Great American Company'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Built around a stuttering, jazzy chord progression, Stand On It was one of the standouts on KWN's debut EP, With All Due Respect, released last June.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Built in 1998, the four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home has recently undergone an extensive renovation, according to listing agent Richard Ellis.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

“Peninsula’s got some tall boys coming down here tonight. Built like Marsh birds,” Johnnie added.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy