as in to construct
to form by putting together parts or materials
he spent hours building a model airplane from a kit
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Given the six-year time estimate to build a new hospital in San Marcos, there is no way that major seismic work at Mercy will be finished by 2030.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
With new pathways unfurling and just an inkling of what the full story holds in store, the preview build of Absolum left us wanting to see much more.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
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Heck, there would have been no economic basis to build anything creative whatsoever.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Given the six-year time estimate to build a new hospital in San Marcos, there is no way that major seismic work at Mercy will be finished by 2030.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
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But Velocity builds aren’t delicate collectibles or temperamental garage queens.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
With new pathways unfurling and just an inkling of what the full story holds in store, the preview build of Absolum left us wanting to see much more.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
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The shipyard also constructs training vessels for the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD).—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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When constructing an intricate, multi-leg Same Game Parlay, ardent bettors may spend hours assembling the wager.—
Matt Rybaltowski,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Vance recently placed third in the 2024 NPC Battle of Texas in the women’s physique division.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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The original Captain American, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), was defined as an relentlessly motivated and deeply moral man whose slender physique stopped him from fighting for justice.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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The 151-foot statue was assembled in France by 1884 and presented to the U.S. minister to France that same year.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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This film is shaping up to be one of the biggest productions in Philippine cinema, with one of the largest casts ever assembled.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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After close to a year away from the game recovering from left ankle surgery, the only way to get in game shape is to play in NBA games.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
19 Mar. 2025
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By some key measures, the economy remains in solid shape, however.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Seattle general manager John Schneider has expressed apprehension about making those sorts of commitments.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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This focus allows businesses to sharpen their value proposition and make their message resonate.—
Sneha Lundia,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Robertson structures his calls in four phases: brief intro, setting the frame, the interview, and finishing the call.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The bed frame rests flush against the floor and is wrapped in the fabric in a hue of your choice.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
9 Mar. 2025
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Often called the holy grail of clean energy, nuclear fusion creates four times more energy per kilogram of fuel than traditional nuclear fission and 4 million times more than burning coal, with no greenhouse gasses or long-term radioactive waste.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2025
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As before, no new money is created when original savings are used up.—
Ann Rutledge,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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This is a master working in top form from start to finish to create a film that’s been much-imitated but never topped.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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If form holds, that would set up a rematch between Auburn and A&M in the Sweet Sixteen in Atlanta on March 28.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Build.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/build. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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