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
The new detention centre in the Loon-Plage area is under construction and the Home Office said it was expected to be operational by the end of this year.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
The death toll rose to three Monday in the collapse of a building under construction near the Philippine capital, with 17 people still believed missing, authorities said.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
At the other end, the Capitol was under construction, with scaffolding bracing the inside of its famous dome.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
