structure

Example Sentences

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A massive fire burning inside a Kimberly Clark paper products facility in Ontario collapsed a warehouse roof and forced firefighters to retreat early Tuesday as flames consumed the 1.2-million square foot structure.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Design fans were upset by the couple’s decision to tear down the original structure, known as the Zimmerman House, which dated to the 1950s and was considered a design gem.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The structure had a revival last year with companies like Klarna, Figma and StubHub.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Shadows may confuse the system about a block's shape, or the robot may place pieces incorrectly, causing the structure to collapse.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

It looked like the vent was working, letting out steam and taking the pressure off the containment structure.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland