built

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England, helped by Emilio Gay's half-century on debut and more New Zealand dropped catches, steadily built what looked to be an imposing lead.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Those laureates may have built careers on an orthodoxy that wasn’t there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“We’ve built that capacity, we’ve built that science, we’ve built that network. ... Now, we’re ready to take everything to the next level.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The researchers built a 16-foot-tall triangular structure with three walls that allowed them to carefully control airflow.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

“They have built a shed. Improved the property. I have been there to raise their rent.”

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff