erect

Example Sentences

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The only thing I don’t love about Taix is that its owners are tearing it down to erect soulless condos.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

When you've been through the wringer with this team you learn to erect protective walls guarding against excessive bouts of optimism, but there was something different about all of this.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

The idea is that they could overwhelm enemies or erect impenetrable defenses against threats with minimal human input.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

In 2025 Anduril announced it would spend $1 billion to erect its first “Arsenal” manufacturing plant in Columbus, Ohio.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Instead, Jack sat perfectly still, perfectly erect, his hands folded perfectly in his lap, his head tilted ever so slightly to the right as he listened intently to the teacher’s every word.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix