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Despite its peculiarities, it was immediately apparent to visitors like Rev. Graham that the ideology and imagery of the system Kim Il Sung had erected had much in common with Christianity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Irish signs will also be erected on four other streets – Kimberley Street, St Johns Place, Indiana Avenue and Mountainview Drive.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

In July of that year, the Code Enforcement division of the Planning Department dropped in to inspect and cited Quirky for code violations: litter, outdoor storage, tents erected at a place other than a campsite.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Dozens of California schools, streets, parks and libraries bear the name of Cesar Chavez — on top of the statues erected and holiday established in his honor.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

When it had originally been erected, some people had even compared it to the Great Wall of China, although that was pushing it a bit.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin