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construction

[kuhn-struhk-shuhn] / kənˈstrʌk ʃən /




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"In the past months, we've seen the consolidation and fortification of Israeli positions, construction of protective infrastructure, and other engineering works," Kandice Ardiel, a Unifil spokeswoman, said.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

The U.S. has far more data centers than any other country, but China has an advantage when it comes to construction time, thanks in part to abundant power and minimal red tape.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

For example, larger shares of dry cleaners and construction workers said they use AI on the job when compared to administrative assistants and data-entry clerks.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

The injunction therefore sought to preserve the court’s ability to provide meaningful relief before the construction became, as a practical matter, increasingly difficult and costly to unwind.

From Slate Sep. 1, 2026

Mr. Grasso worked at construction sites, where he probably earned no more than thirty dollars a week.

From "I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919" by Lauren Tarshis

The state also requires home hardening measures for the structure itself — from covering vents with a mesh to block embers from entering to using fire-resistant building materials — for all new constructions since 2008.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

AI writing seems off, and not just because of its reliance on “it’s not X, it’s Y” constructions or my beloved em dashes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

At the same time, the mathematical foundations behind these constructions are highly advanced and demand careful analytical work.

From Science Daily Jan. 7, 2026

Not surprisingly, the new necessities have made new constructions a harder sell.

From Barron's Dec. 3, 2025

The really remarkable cases are those of prospective discovery, since they straightforwardly refute the claim that all discoveries are necessarily retrospective constructions.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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