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as in structure
something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts
the swing set turned out to be a more complicated construction than the "some assembly required" warning suggested
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as in interpretation
a statement that makes something clear
could you give us your construction of this passage in the Bible?
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Recent Examples of construction
Council members asked questions about rerouting bus traffic through the site, whether the construction jobs would pay prevailing wages, the amount of public open space available within the project, and the percentage of apartments reserved for low-income tenants.
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Gaping construction holes may be eyesores for visitors, but to those of us who live and work in Central Indiana these chasms represent our future — projects that will infuse Indianapolis with new life.
—Shari Rudavsky, IndyStar, 11 Jan. 2026
Although recently built, the use of traditional construction techniques has given it a timeless air.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 11 Jan. 2026
However, the data also showed a pickup in permits authorizing new apartment construction — meaning builders have new projects lined up.
—Hannah Parker, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
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Their streamlined structure transitions effortlessly from day excursions to evening dinners, keeping packing minimal and chic.—
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Samsung addressed these issues early in development by redesigning the sensor structure.—
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Today, however, the focus is on a broader interpretation of the spaces around these points.—
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Watershed Spa Minneapolis Watershed is a modern interpretation of an ancient communal bathhouse.—
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Certainly not satisfied with official explanations of how this came to pass.—
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Tyler went on in her response to provide explanations for each of the violations OCPF auditors noted in the disposition.—
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The light and dark wash prints were developed using photographs of vintage denim pieces then combined to create an illustration that could be printed onto silk.—
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This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.—
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The system uses translation and transcription coding to assist dispatchers if the person on the other end of the call has trouble or can't speak English.—
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To obtain a residence permit, applicants must provide evidence of their stay in Bulgaria, a clean criminal record certificate from their country of residence, translations of any foreign documents into Bulgarian, and meet the official minimum income threshold of $36,168 USD per year.—
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“Construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construction. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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