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build

[bild] / bɪld /
NOUN
physical structure, form
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK






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Investors can build a high-quality fixed-income portfolio that offers yields of 5% to 7% in local currency terms, with lower volatility than long-run equity returns.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 13, 2026

“As we share our preparation to defend communities and build wildfire resilience, it’s a call to action,” Angeles National Forest Fire Chief Robert Garcia said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

SpaceX has said it will use the money to "fuel its growth strategy" around rockets, satellites for its growing Starlink internet service, and AI, including speculative plans to build data centres in orbit.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Science camp, tutoring and summers abroad might look good on a resume or help a teenager get a foot in the door, but they don’t build character like a real job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

“We’re going to build a big pen out of that chicken wire,” he said.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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