in construction
idiom
: having a job that involves building things
"What do you do for a living?" "I'm in construction."
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These have shown progress but experienced delays in construction or financing.
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James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
Stormwater recharge projects, some still in construction, have benefits of 15-25 acre-feet of water in a year.
—Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
In addition, Waymo regularly drives in construction zones and other areas where its map is no longer correct.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Included in construction plans for next year are the Graeser Family Bonsai Garden, Tree Allée, and Beargrass Creek Overlook.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 25 Oct. 2024
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James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
Stormwater recharge projects, some still in construction, have benefits of 15-25 acre-feet of water in a year.
—Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
In addition, Waymo regularly drives in construction zones and other areas where its map is no longer correct.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Included in construction plans for next year are the Graeser Family Bonsai Garden, Tree Allée, and Beargrass Creek Overlook.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 25 Oct. 2024
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“In construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20construction. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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