scaffolding

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As the event begun, fans adorned in Swift memorabilia climbed city scaffolding and cheered for anyone who walked past.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

Now, time is running out on the bird as the rising tide of concrete, scaffolding and rebar obscures Pinky from pedestrian view along the south side of Colorado Boulevard.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Beatty joined the crowd of spectators outside the center on Friday afternoon as workers were setting up scaffolding around the sign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Giotto's Santa Croce frescoes are receiving the final touches of a four-year restoration in Florence, with scaffolding poised to be removed ahead of an official reveal in September.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

The scaffolding shook violently, which meant Manny was on the way up.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older