in construction

phrase

: having a job that involves building things
"What do you do for a living?" "I'm in construction."

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Four data centers are operational in Fort Worth, with one in construction and four others proposed within city limits. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2026 Duffy told Morning in America that Alfonso’s background in construction would be of much help to his candidacy. Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 Each of those also generates four to six other jobs in construction, retail and local services, according to Washington State analyses. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 On the other hand, Hauser & Wirth gallery has a 15,000-square-foot flagship in construction there. Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in construction

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“In construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20construction. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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