construction
Example Sentences
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The judge temporarily halted the construction project in late March, ruling that proper procedures were not followed before it had begun.
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
He sees passive homes as going hand in hand with all-electric appliances, because “with airtight construction, having a gas stove in the house especially doesn’t make sense” for indoor air quality.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
His father wasn’t an electrician like the character in the book—he worked in construction.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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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