castle-building
Example Sentences
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Head to the sandy beach for volleyball nets, kite flying, castle-building and beachcombing for “weird rocks” of your own.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 27, 2022
But more have been seen in May and June — including ones that captured the crowd’s attention last weekend at an annual sand castle-building contest at Crown Beach in Alameda.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 13, 2015
But more have been seen in May and June -- including ones that captured the crowd's attention last weekend at an annual sand castle-building contest at Crown Beach in Alameda.
From US News ● Jun. 13, 2015
Being a bit of a sanguine ass, I started castle-building on the foundation, and by the time the Karlstrasse was reached, I had planned, built, and furnished a very noble edifice indeed.
From The Man Without a Memory by Marchmont, Arthur W. (Arthur Williams)
There is no doubt that Abe and his young wife played their part at castle-building, like most others in their position, and like others they found it a great deal easier to erect than inhabit.
From Little Abe Or, The Bishop of Berry Brow by Jewell, F.
