How to Use build in a Sentence

build

1 of 2 verb

• A family of birds has built a nest on our roof.
• The planes were built in Germany.
• She started building a fire in the fireplace.
• He built a model airplane from a kit.
• At college, you'll build friendships that will last a lifetime.
• You will need permission to build on your property.
• They are building a legal case against the tobacco industry.
• The organization helps build houses for poor families.
• The bridge was built in the 1890s.
• The money is a fraction of the total cost to build the routes.
  — Adam Beam, Fortune, 6 Dec. 2023
• The disorder at the border forced Biden to build a wall?
  — Fox News Staff, Fox News, 6 Oct. 2023
• Keep stash of leftover bacon grease in a jar in the fridge to quickly build big flavor.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
• This two-bedroom stone dwelling was built over the River Ardle in 1881.
  — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
• Slayton is expecting the Giants to build on that in 2023.
  — Mark Inabinett | [e-mail], al, 9 Sep. 2023
• The Dodgers have won 12 of 13 games this month to build a commanding lead in their division.
  — Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2023
• But after the loss to Mexico, the whispers built into a shout.
  — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024
• Currently, the parks are permitted to build one structure at a height of up to 250 feet.
  — Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024
• Officials plan to build a roughly 475-foot steel truss bridge to span the landslide.
  — Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News, 6 June 2023
• The monument to grief on the National Mall was never built to last.
  — Jenna Portnoy, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024
• Texas gained more residents and built more homes than any state in recent years.
  — Dylan Baddour, WIRED, 27 Jan. 2024
• So 13 million of that money will go to improve Gordon Park and build a 2.7 mile trail from downtown to the.
  — Laura Johnston, cleveland, 12 July 2023
• What’s more, Shaw builds each lure to handle punishment from the largest predators.
  — Mark Modoski, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
• Knowing how to build a shelter is one of the most important survival skills.
  — Keith McCafferty, Field & Stream, 29 June 2023
• Only 36 examples of the curvy sports car were built, almost all of which were at some time raced, wrecked, and repaired.
  — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 22 July 2023
• In 2010, the school built a Traveler statue across from the famous Tommy Trojan in the heart of campus.
  — Erick Smith, USA TODAY, 29 Aug. 2023
• Instead, the campers build solar ovens out of cardboard boxes and aluminum foil.
  — Peter Weber, The Week, 22 July 2023
• But over time, the two had built a trusting relationship.
  — Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News, 22 July 2023
• It’s built to handle spills, splashes, and whatever the great outdoors throws at it.
  — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2023
• The Coquille tribe wants to build a casino on the California border.
  — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
• Paradigm will work to build his business across books, acting, marketing, unscripted and more.
  — Joe Otterson, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024

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build

2 of 2 noun

• He is strong and muscular in build.
• This build needs the egg to keep the sweetness manageable.
  — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2023
• The build started and finished this year, which is no mean feat.
  — Becky Lucas, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2023
• Slight of build, with short cropped hair, Flores darted back and forth at the front of a stage.
  — José De Córdoba, WSJ, 29 Nov. 2023
• Keep in mind that a unit's square footage isn't the only amount of space your build will require.
  — Laura Kristine Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2023
• It’s got a smooth leather upper, retro rubber gum, and a slim build.
  — Men's Health, 28 Mar. 2023
• Only 29 boats have emerged from the yard—a hallmark of its select build ethos.
  — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2024
• Nor were they prepared for the heights of the world’s newest builds: 60% of the tallest towers were completed in the past 13 years.
  — Stephanie Cain, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2024
• The Hotchkis sport suspension is the really tasty part of this build.
  — Brendan McAleer, Car and Driver, 29 May 2023
• He is described as a Latino man in his 20s, with a medium build.
  — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2023
• The yard has been working overtime on both new builds and refits.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2023
• The build quality extends to the keyboard and touchpad as well.
  — PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
• The second man was described as about 18 years old with a medium build and curly blonde hair.
  — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2023
• But for new builds, the vacancy rate was just 1.4 percent.
  — Eshe Nelson, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2023
• Most jackets on the market are far too long and slim to be flattering on my build...
  — Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 24 Dec. 2023
• Its slim build slides easily under the bed to keep your supply out of sight.
  — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2023
• In the prior week, a 97 bcf build was much higher than expected.
  — WSJ, 26 Oct. 2023
• The build quality of the camp chef is great, but it’s built more like a backyard grill than a heavy duty smoker.
  — Cosmo Genova, Field & Stream, 11 May 2023
• The build process is also faster and less complex than that of a fully custom cruiser.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024
• French liqueur made from the small tart cassis berries, and which gives depth and acidity as well as tart contrast to the pineapple juice in the build.
  — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 29 July 2023
• Jag was sold by Moran Yacht & Ship in 2019, which has also been overseeing the build on behalf of the owner.
  — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2023
• And the Apple 8 can take a beating, thanks to a thick front crystal and a water-resistant build.
  — Men's Health, 29 July 2023
• Berger was not able to make it into the chamber with the carvings, a task left to his colleagues with smaller builds.
  — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 5 June 2023
• Our testers would’ve preferred a sturdier build to prevent any mishaps.
  — Samantha McIntyre, Parents, 9 Mar. 2024
• The build quality of the sandals feels like a sustainable design that won’t fall apart over time.
  — Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2023
• This could be partly true, as the vote followed new construction builds.
  — Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 15 Sep. 2023
• Slight of build, one of Knapp’s jobs was as an unlikely nightclub bouncer.
  — Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2024
• That’s when No Doubt co-founder and co-vocalist John Spence, who was about 5’8 with a thin build, sprang into action against the group of tough guys.
  — Stephanie Mendez, SPIN, 2 Feb. 2024
• Amazon We might not have been impressed by this tablet, but this is still a great deal, and the build quality is Amazon's best yet.
  — Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 12 July 2023
• The build quality is impressive, but there is no IP certification.
  — Ewan Spence, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024