build around
phrasal verb
built around; building around; builds around
: to develop or organize (something) by using (something, such as an idea) as its main or central part
We built our program around the idea that people need love and support.
Their lives are built around their children.
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But the more strategies are built around set pieces, long throws, corner kicks and free kicks, rather than open play, the less entertaining and less enjoyable the game threatens to become.
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
After four albums and dozens of visuals built around it, dropping it now would be like quitting the army three days before discharge.
—Alma Rota, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Panahi gives his ensemble dialogue-rich scripts, built around the rhythm of debate.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
The Spurs are building around Wembanyama’s versatility with a mix of young talent.
—Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
After four albums and dozens of visuals built around it, dropping it now would be like quitting the army three days before discharge.
—Alma Rota, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Panahi gives his ensemble dialogue-rich scripts, built around the rhythm of debate.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
The Spurs are building around Wembanyama’s versatility with a mix of young talent.
—Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for build around
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“Build around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/build%20around. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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