construction
Example Sentences
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If data-center construction keeps going for years, and investors prove willing to finance it, that’s great for Micron, Nvidia and other providers of the modern-day versions of picks and shovels for the AI gold rush.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
This week's rulings came after the appeals court ordered the judge to reconsider the national security implications of halting the work after he temporarily blocked all construction of the ballroom in March.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
The tax would harm construction, brokerage, interior design, maintenance and high-end retail — real-estate related industries that support thousands of jobs.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
Much of it comes from everyday human activity, including construction, mining, traffic, and large gatherings like concerts or sporting events.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
When construction on the supersized gate began in 1972, many townspeople protested, calling it a waste of money.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
Vocabulary lists containing construction
Engineering - Introductory
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Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
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Engineering - Middle School
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