construction

noun as in creation, building

Strongest matches

development, manufacture, plan, planning, structure, system

Strong matches

architecture, arrangement, assembly, build, cast, composition, conception, constitution, contour, cut, disposition, edifice, elevation, erecting, erection, fabric, fabrication, figuration, figure, form, format, formation, foundation, improvisation, invention, makeup, making, mold, origination, outline, prefab, prefabrication, raising, rearing, shape, systematization, turn, type

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fabricating, putting up, roadwork

noun as in explanation

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apprehension, construal, definition, exegesis, explication, exposition, inference, interpretation, reading, rendering, rendition, translation, version

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exposé

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“Companies in technology, agriculture, hotels, restaurants and construction rely heavily on immigrants, and slowing that flow is going to be devastating for companies in those areas.”

From Los Angeles Times

That estimate comes from the investment bank Morgan Stanley, which adds that roughly half of that sum will go on construction costs, and half on the pricey hardware supporting the AI revolution.

From BBC

He was previously employed with a construction business, but they were unable to keep him on as an apprentice as they claimed there could be added costs and lengthy training.

From BBC

In denying The Times’ request for the preliminary seismic report, county counsel said the county “is still in the process of considering prospective construction contracts.”

From Los Angeles Times

Armed with shovels and heavy construction equipment, crews quickly collected fire debris from rugged cliffsides, dusky shorelines and sprawling burnt-out neighborhoods.

From Los Angeles Times

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