under construction
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At press briefings he grows increasingly somnolent when asked to address any topic that isn’t the supersized neoclassical ballroom currently under construction atop the rubble of the White House East Wing.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
The temporary arena that has been under construction is slated to feature an octagonal cage for the fights at its center, and it’s expected to fit about 4,000 guests.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
In another part of Havana, Barrio Toledo, a new form of social housing is under construction.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The firm has four modestly sized single-family houses under construction and a fifth in grading.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
A long I beam stretched nearly the full length of the loft, and on it lay the framework of an eight-oared shell under construction.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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