under construction

idiom

: being built
The new school is now under construction.

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The second golf course is a Jack Nicklaus Heritage™ golf course, now under construction with a 2026 spring opening, marking Jack’s Bay as the first community in the world to feature golf course designs by both Nicklaus™ and Tiger. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025 In a twist that augured perhaps the production wasn’t out of the woods yet, a small fire broke out on set while a stage was under construction. Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025 The approximate 36,000-square-foot, three-level retail and lifestyle space is still under construction. Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 That’s judging by the number of film studios, lots and facilities under construction throughout North America and in Europe, many hoping to capitalize on Hollywood projects that are on the move. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for under construction

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“Under construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20construction. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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