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build

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






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Choy says the deal advances TransAlta’s strategy to increase contracted Ebitda, expand in its core markets and build a more predictable earnings base.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

And yeah, as I said, kind of build my own room rather than asking for a seat at someone else’s table.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The deal puzzled numerous energy investors familiar with the project, which aims to build the first major new oil refinery in the U.S. in about 50 years.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The combined capital budget for local authorities, used to to build infrastructure and schools, is down by 15% in this financial year.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Like a pressure cooker, it is designed to hold together even as extreme amounts of steam build up inside it.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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