- present participle of erect.
erecting
Example Sentences
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In 2021, Tennessee lawmakers proposed erecting a statue of Parton on the grounds of the state Capitol.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2026
When makeshift roadblocks appeared, Minneapolis urged residents to stop erecting them, citing the need for emergency access, fire response, and roadways open for all.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Brighton's statement answer, erecting Europe's first purpose-built women's football stadium, is one solution, but many WSL clubs do not have the space, money or resources to do likewise.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
The film stops several yellow bricks short of erecting a temple to the sacrifices of fame.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
After erecting the main structure of the Hab, they assembled the three airlocks.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
