erected

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The event designed to simultaneously celebrate his 80th birthday and commemorate America’s 250th anniversary will take place in a massive octagon-shaped structure that has been erected on the South Lawn of the White House.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In modern-day Turkmenistan, monuments have been erected across the country.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

It was erected during the final week of April, when one of Trump Doral’s four golf courses—the Blue Monster, famous for its punishing water hazards—hosted the PGA Championship.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

The site has been secured with fencing erected and security and police present to prevent unauthorised access.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

A white wooden cross was erected on the grave mound with a placard that read:

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady