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erect

[ih-rekt] / ɪˈrɛkt /




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Zaldivar led the movement to erect this monument, named the Wall Las Memorias, which was finalized in 2004.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

The federal government said Thursday it had reached a deal to erect a field hospital in Kenya to quarantine and treat Americans exposed to the virus, rather than flying them home for care.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Some also attempted to erect a barricade with rental bikes which was cleared by police.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

That same month, she pushed to erect a statue of him at the Capitol building in San Juan alongside other presidents who’ve visited the island.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Crane-man could stand erect in the pit with his head still below ground level.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park




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