erect
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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
Plans to erect a statue in New Zealand symbolising the so-called comfort women who were forced into sexual slavery by Japan during World War Two have been rejected.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
I’m happy Phillipe is not around to see the digital renderings of what they plan to erect once they demolish the Taix chateau: another condo building with all the charm of a college dorm.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Independent Mid Ulster Councillor, Barry Monteith, has been working with some of the relatives to erect a new plaque near where the Hillcrest Bar was.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
Nevertheless, Albert and I erect on top our four-poster bed complete with blue silk canopy, mattress, and two lace coverlets.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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