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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In From Day One As countries build generation-defining infrastructure—road and rail tunnels, smart stadiums and hospital precincts—connectivity is too often bolted on late in construction. — Stephen Farrugia, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Motorists should expect delays and detours, follow instructions from flaggers and use caution in construction zones. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026 In a recent study, researchers at Texas A&M University review how these gels have evolved and how they might be used in construction. — New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026 Around two-thirds of data centers built or in construction in the US since 2022 are in areas of water stress, according to a 2025 Bloomberg analysis. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 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 Oct. 2026.

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