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as in to devise
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
he managed to construct a theory that fits all the facts
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as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
constructed a hydroelectric dam across the river
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as in concept
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2024
The back-and-forth price action the last three weeks has constructed the pattern’s would-be right shoulder.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
Mike Waas, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Within our context, Fluor Corporation designs, constructs, and engineers electrical power plants and provides comprehensive services for various power generation facilities, such as gas, coal, wind, solar, and nuclear.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2024
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The resulting air of authenticity is palpable, yet the fast-moving action, cleverly constructed story line, and vigorous performances feel synthetic throughout.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2024
The back-and-forth price action the last three weeks has constructed the pattern’s would-be right shoulder.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
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This applies to simple and complex constructs alike.
—Mike Waas, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Within our context, Fluor Corporation designs, constructs, and engineers electrical power plants and provides comprehensive services for various power generation facilities, such as gas, coal, wind, solar, and nuclear.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2024
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This 2018 black comedy-drama tracks Arturo, a charming but unethical art gallery owner who devises a daring plan to revive his fortunes after his artist friend Renzo suffers memory loss.John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Moreover, at the time the Electoral College was devised, there weren't such huge disparities in the size of the states.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The federal government built I-70 across the Babe Denny neighborhood in the early 1970s, displacing hundreds of residents, partitioning communities and flattening homes.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Oct. 2024
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Successful tech leaders will be those who can stay ahead of emerging technologies, drive digital transformation and build agile, resilient organizations.Dax Grant, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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This store leased by Sam Walton was an experiment with a new discount merchandise concept in retail marketing.James F. Hales Remembering Rogers, arkansasonline.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Williams will go into Year 2 with a season of experience studying defenses, reading coverages, testing concepts, learning how to handle the rush and more.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2024
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The blend of citrus, peach blossom, lemon, amber, and verbena doesn’t just smell like a swish salon— it was concocted with ingredients that boost the efficacy of the product.Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
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Prosecutors criticized Do on Tuesday for concocting a story on social media about the meals programs providing 2,700 meals a week.Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 22 Oct. 2024
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By the time the Democrats assembled in Chicago to officially nominate Harris, Biden’s presence was the awkward relative who had to be invited to the wedding but no one wanted to sit next to.Philip Elliott, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
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The Sanctions The Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on 274 companies accused of funneling advanced technology to Russia, along with several Russian defense and manufacturing firms directly involved in producing or assembling military equipment.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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Over their lifetime, children who didn’t consume much sugar during the first 1000 days of their lives — a period extending from their conception until their second birthday — lowered their risk of developing diabetes by 35 percent and hypertension by 20 percent.Saul Elbein, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
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From its conception in 2021’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Safe Streets program was divided into two pots of money: planning grants and implementation grants.Austin Fast, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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Trick-or-treat, rain and wind:Wet Halloween weather possible in Greater Cincinnati Check out its history:When was candy corn invented?The Enquirer, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024
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Because unfortunately, no one has yet invented a way to get your kid to stay in bed while also laying in bed yourself.Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024
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Colorado’s 8th District, the state’s newest congressional district, was created during the 2021 redistricting process and designed to be an evenly split swing district.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Their dedication brings Saratoga’s rich history and vibrant landscape to life, creating a place where everyone can feel connected and inspired.Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Construct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construct. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.
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