build around
phrasal verb
built around; building around; builds around
: to develop or organize (something) by using (something, such as an idea) as its main or central part
We built our program around the idea that people need love and support.
Their lives are built around their children.
Examples of build around in a Sentence
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Justice’s appeal is built around his reputation as a successful businessman and a certain down-home, right-wing populist persona.
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Dan Kaufman, The New Yorker, 9 May 2024
The three young chimpanzees belong to the Eagle Clan, a thriving community built around a massive multi-story tower constructed out of tree branches and logs, where Noa’s father Koro (Neil Sandilands), known as Master of Birds, oversees the eagles that protect the apes and hunt for food.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
The ape kingdom is built around a silo, with a closed vault of a door, that contains many wonders within (like weapons).
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 May 2024
The view here is that Adebayo is a keeper, the player the Heat should most want to build around.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024
General manager Chris MacFarland and his staff have an incredible core of homegrown talent to build around, but the Avs have also needed to look externally to fill significant needs.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 6 May 2024
The vehicle was blocking the opening of the culvert, so in addition to recent rain, water was quickly building around the car.
—Jade Thomas, The Indianapolis Star, 6 May 2024
Miami was not a city circuit as originally planned; it was instead built around the Hard Rock Stadium where the Miami Dolphins of the N.F.L. play.
—Ian Parkes, New York Times, 2 May 2024
The city is built around the Venetian fortress, which provides fantastic panoramic views from its hilltop location.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2024
Dan Kaufman, The New Yorker, 9 May 2024
The three young chimpanzees belong to the Eagle Clan, a thriving community built around a massive multi-story tower constructed out of tree branches and logs, where Noa’s father Koro (Neil Sandilands), known as Master of Birds, oversees the eagles that protect the apes and hunt for food.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
The ape kingdom is built around a silo, with a closed vault of a door, that contains many wonders within (like weapons).
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 May 2024
The view here is that Adebayo is a keeper, the player the Heat should most want to build around.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024
General manager Chris MacFarland and his staff have an incredible core of homegrown talent to build around, but the Avs have also needed to look externally to fill significant needs.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 6 May 2024
The vehicle was blocking the opening of the culvert, so in addition to recent rain, water was quickly building around the car.
—Jade Thomas, The Indianapolis Star, 6 May 2024
Miami was not a city circuit as originally planned; it was instead built around the Hard Rock Stadium where the Miami Dolphins of the N.F.L. play.
—Ian Parkes, New York Times, 2 May 2024
The city is built around the Venetian fortress, which provides fantastic panoramic views from its hilltop location.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2024
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“Build around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/build%20around. Accessed 14 May. 2024.
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