construction
Example Sentences
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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
Plus, we check in on the premier Democratic primary of the year and goons showing up at the Federal Reserve construction site.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
Taxing buildings and land together at the same rate discourages precisely the activity cities most need, namely new construction and redevelopment.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
The following evening we began construction under the watchful eye of Carlos and his two friends, who played all day.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
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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