- present participle of construct.
constructing
Example Sentences
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Navy are unlikely, given congressional opposition to constructing naval ships overseas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
It started with a sudden, strong gust of air, says Pemba Dundu Tamang, whose team of about 30 was constructing the tunnel's concrete lining.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
In contrast, neighboring Utah recycles very little of its water and is even constructing artificial recreational projects far inland, he said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
This kind of intimacy — thinking, envisioning, constructing together — is rare when it comes to American intersections with Iran.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
When Joe tired of this, Harry spent a long evening in the company shop constructing a go-cart.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
