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construction

[kuhn-struhk-shuhn] / kənˈstrʌk ʃən /




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US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday revealed renderings for a colossal triumphal arch proposed for construction in Washington near some of the nation's most revered monuments.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Rising fuel prices after more than a month of hostilities have increased the cost to ship construction materials for building apartments, office towers, retail centers and other commercial properties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The Artemis II journey was the first crewed mission of NASA's program aiming to install a sustained presence on the Moon, including the eventual construction of a base.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The lone bright spot in the construction industry has been data centers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

It’s also that Santa Fe’s regional airport is under construction, mostly gutted and boarded off.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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