How to Use structure in a Sentence
- The structure was damaged by fire.
- Children need a lot of structure in their lives.
- The film had a simple narrative structure.
- They studied the compound's molecular structure.
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The iconic triple arch, steel-truss structure opened in 1956 as a toll bridge run by the city.
— Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024 -
Well, the structure is the same, the stories are the same, but the people are different.
— Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Jan. 2024 -
The listing notes that the guest structure could be set up as a home office.
— Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2024 -
Here is a look at the structure and leadership of Hamas.
— WSJ, 18 Oct. 2023 -
What was still to define was the structure of the leadership.
— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Sep. 2023 -
The group discussed building structures in the East and West Village.
— Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2024 -
While the waffle structure is a bit rigid, the bubbles are soft, chewy pillows.
— Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 14 July 2023 -
The landmark structure’s age has been showing for years.
— The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2024 -
The brilliance of that show, which earned a Grammy and five Emmy nods, was in its format and structure.
— Joshua Alston, Variety, 21 Apr. 2023 -
The brand still claims to be hellbent on reshaping the look, feel, and product structure of the consumer tech.
— Parker Hall, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024 -
Made of gold vermeil, the hexagon shape evokes the panel structure of a classic soccer ball.
— Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 9 Aug. 2023 -
Brooks had not been detected by the search teams that surveyed the structure after the collapse.
— Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 30 May 2023 -
Make sure to photograph flood water lines on the outside and inside of the structure.
— Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2023 -
There are nine skylights that give light to the structure, so there is a good amount of light coming into the three levels above grade.
— Robyn A. Friedman, WSJ, 28 Dec. 2023 -
This is the fifth year the Corps has built an underwater structure to slow the saltwater flow.
— Kevin McGill and Stephen Smith The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2023 -
Still, the disruptions of the pandemic have left the company with a higher cost structure than in the past.
— Christopher Rugaber, Quartz, 12 Mar. 2024 -
The rotation structure could change as the season goes on, Kotsay said.
— Matt Kawahara, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2023 -
While the rough plot follows that of Wesker’s play, the characters, dialog and the structure of the film are Ruizpalacios’ own.
— Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2024 -
The question is whether our social structures are ready to keep pace with our advanced science.
— S. I. Rosenbaum, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2024 -
The compost will slowly release nutrients and improve the soil structure at the same time.
— Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2023 -
Because of their structure, hopfions can move not only left and right, but also up and down.
— IEEE Spectrum, 23 Dec. 2023 -
Creams and pale timber tones in the structure’s latticework were picked up in the classic medallion chairs as well as the soft light of the chandeliers.
— Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 22 Apr. 2023 -
While the fabric appears somewhat thin, these silky-smooth sheets seem well-made with a dense weave structure and a subtle sheen.
— Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2023 -
The emphasis on the virtue (or lack thereof) of the government, rather than its structure, sounds notes more of John Adams than of James Madison.
— Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 26 Dec. 2023 -
Three of the structures encase purple lounge chairs where visitors can lie down.
— Elizabeth Myong, Dallas News, 26 May 2023 -
The tuition structure will not be reversed at this time, Lehning said in an email reply to Carroll.
— Sabrina Leboeuf, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2023
- She structured the essay chronologically.
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Mike [Schur] and Dan [Goor] about how to structure comedy and how to make shows.
— Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Feb. 2024 -
The palate is structured with more red fruit and finishes like cream mousse.
— Jillian Dara, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023 -
It was structured in the edit. ES: Because that’s how film works!
— Rachel Handler, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2024 -
But not all restaurants structure their prices that way.
— Emily Heil, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2023 -
There’s a general idea that Ohtani will stay on the West Coast and that the Dodgers have structured their payroll to make a run at him.
— Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 15 July 2023 -
The Royals agreed to structure the deal with multiple opt-outs in place.
— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2024 -
For more than a quarter of a century, my days have been structured around the needs of others.
— Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024 -
That’s the leap of faith both sides must navigate in trying to structure a contract.
— Dallas News, 6 Dec. 2022 -
Be sure to ask any lender about how the home-equity loan is structured, too, Alexander says.
— Tanza Loudenback, wsj.com, 11 Oct. 2023 -
Like the deals are structured in such a way that if the thing just gets built, then certain people are going to make a lot of money.
— Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 July 2023 -
So, moving on to your album, what was your initial idea for how it would be structured?
— Billboard Japan, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2024 -
McDaniel structured this quick-throw offense with those traits in mind.
— Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2024 -
The shorts didn’t shift around when moving, and the overall shape of the skort is a little structured which works well for a less active sport like golf.
— Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023 -
The result is an industry structured as a series of choke points.
— Alex W. Palmer, New York Times, 12 July 2023 -
The project is on hold as the government decides how to structure the company.
— Richard Abbey, Bloomberg.com, 8 Feb. 2023 -
The silhouette is structured, while feeling relaxed at the same time.
— Ken Gawrych, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2023 -
That said, Billups could structure his rotation so that at least two of his best scorers remain the floor at all times.
— oregonlive, 16 Oct. 2022 -
The loan, which can be used for a down payment and closing costs, is structured as a second mortgage, which means it isn’t repaid month by month.
— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2023 -
Focus on what’s meaningful to you, and structure your day around being and doing your best.
— Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024 -
My ideal bivy sack is structured somewhat like a tent, but takes up less real estate and weighs less than 20 ounces.
— Maggie Slepian, Popular Mechanics, 5 Sep. 2023 -
The loans, which can be used for down payments and closing costs, are structured as a second mortgage, which means they aren’t repaid month by month.
— Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2023 -
These jeans are structured but still provide comfort and support.
— Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023 -
In the case of Google and Amazon, the deals were structured as convertible notes, a type of debt that will convert to equity at the startup’s next funding round.
— Leah Nylen, Fortune, 25 Jan. 2024 -
The main compartment is structured like a mini suitcase, able to fit up to 10 outfits, one shopper said.
— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2023 -
My ancestors didn’t structure their lives around salmon.
— Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023 -
In contrast, cities like L.A. or N.Y. are structured and organized to be part of a success that can feel like a big monopoly.
— Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Dec. 2023 -
The two banks are structuring their deal, announced late Tuesday, as a reverse merger.
— WSJ, 26 July 2023 -
Instead of athletic prowess, the selection process is based on who needs the support and structure the most.
— Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2023 -
These play clubs are, of course, geographically constrained, and structured in their unstructuredness.
— Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2024
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