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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Working for a summer with his dad in construction indirectly sparked his interest in the enterprise of food.
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Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
The additional space will go toward more meeting rooms and cafeterias, said Krishnamurthy, adding the retrofitting will be in construction through 2026.
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Morgan Stanley says humanoid robots will be a $5 trillion market by 2050.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 6 May 2025
Workers in construction, an industry with some of the highest suicide rates, may face greater stigma getting help for mental health issues, while people in other fields such as law enforcement may be more exposed to traumatic experiences, which can harm their mental health.
—Taylor Cox, The Conversation, 5 May 2025
After facing setbacks in construction due to Tropical Storm Hilary in August 2023, the cafe opened in November 2023.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
The additional space will go toward more meeting rooms and cafeterias, said Krishnamurthy, adding the retrofitting will be in construction through 2026.
Don’t miss these insights from CNBC PRO
Morgan Stanley says humanoid robots will be a $5 trillion market by 2050.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 6 May 2025
Workers in construction, an industry with some of the highest suicide rates, may face greater stigma getting help for mental health issues, while people in other fields such as law enforcement may be more exposed to traumatic experiences, which can harm their mental health.
—Taylor Cox, The Conversation, 5 May 2025
After facing setbacks in construction due to Tropical Storm Hilary in August 2023, the cafe opened in November 2023.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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“In construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20construction. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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