erected
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They erected sprawling campuses and upscale strip malls—and even helped turn a moribund river into an Olympic water-sports venue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
It was built in 1938 by James Dolena, a Russian-born architect who erected a handful of trophy properties across Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Along the boundary with China, Kim's government has erected fences and installed cameras as well as strips of sand that preserve the footprints of anyone who crosses.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
His impact has been such that Napoli supporters have even erected a street shrine in his honour.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
In the space of four days, a house sixty feet long and eighteen feet wide was erected, complete with two chimneys.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
