erected
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A permanent replacement has yet to be erected -- government approval is needed for religious buildings, and it has not yet been granted.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 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
Blank signage erected around the town ahead of the meter rollout has been defaced with the same word: "Resist".
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
As Sol Bloom’s Algerians neared New York Harbor, workers assigned to the Midway erected temporary buildings to house them.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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