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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Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 21 Feb. 2025
There’s also an expectation that the new model would be built on a platform that supports at least some off-road capability, as that is a key part of the nameplate’s identity.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2025
Dimitar 'mix' Mihov, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The 6-foot, 190-pound former Notre Dame star fits the build Ballard typically seeks in an outside cornerback, and his athleticism and high-IQ give him the potential to be a lockdown NFL cornerback someday.
—James Boyd, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Photo: Laure Joliet The foundation of this annual report, which Stanback’s team usually starts compiling in August, is built on consumer behavior in real time from searches on Pinterest’s platform across a global audience of Gen Z, millennials, boomers, and Gen X.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 21 Feb. 2025
There’s also an expectation that the new model would be built on a platform that supports at least some off-road capability, as that is a key part of the nameplate’s identity.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
In practice, though, that’s hardly noticeable—even in heavy weather conditions thanks to Fujifilm’s excellent build quality.
—Dimitar 'mix' Mihov, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The 6-foot, 190-pound former Notre Dame star fits the build Ballard typically seeks in an outside cornerback, and his athleticism and high-IQ give him the potential to be a lockdown NFL cornerback someday.
—James Boyd, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
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Originally constructed in the 1400s, the current church was rebuilt in 1757 after the 1755 Lisbon earthquake.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, a stormwater master plan approved last year identifies more than $450 million in needs over the next decade to raise roads, construct pump stations and take other measures to prevent flooding from sea-level rise.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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Dozens of fans took to the comments section of the post to react, many impressed by the physique of both guys.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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The fragrance is housed in a dramatic glass vessel designed by Donna Karan’s late husband, the sculptor Stephen Weiss, intended to reflect the feminine contours of the female physique.—
Alfredo Mineo,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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The backpack had been left behind by a teen hiker who had to be rescued more than a month earlier after getting lost near the same location, according to Paul and the teenager who assembled the supplies.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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The development of offshore wind is vital to the Port of Long Beach, which plans to spend $4.7 billion to construct a 400-acre terminal called Tier Wind that will stage, store and assemble the massive wind turbines.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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And there only so many shuttered plants in the U.S. in good enough shape to potentially be restarted.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2025
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UConn remains in solid shape in terms of an NCAA bid, but avoiding upsets until the Big East Tournament would be a good idea.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article GLENDALE, Ariz. — Noah Schultz made the journey from the bullpen to the mound for the top of the fifth inning Wednesday against the San Diego Padres.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Despite the scene taking place in daytime, the darkness of the overcast sky and far distance of the camera from the altercation work together to make the men look like battling silhouettes, or shadow puppets projected onto the landscape.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2025
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And sure enough, into frame soon comes a group of much older men, walking swiftly rather than running.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2025
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This frame, one of Queen’s most successful tunes returns to a single tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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They are recognized leaders in creating the kind of strikingly original campaigns that energize audiences and consumers alike growing from core to more.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Oscar and Emmy winner Olivia Colman is set to star in and executive produce a drama created, executive produced and showrun by The Affair co-creator Sarah Treem, sources tell Deadline.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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Co-owner and chef John Cleveland says the restaurant will continue in some form, whether as a pop-up or at a new location.—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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This form must be filed within nine months of the date of death unless an extension is granted (however, as previously mentioned, the estate may make the election up to five years after the death of the spouse if the sole purpose of filing is to make the election).—
Ashley Case,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Build.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/build. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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