in construction

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

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Larger macroeconomic forces will also help determine the future of data center workers in construction trades. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026 While some capstone graduates pursue two- or four-year degrees in construction management, Smith said, most go directly to work. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026 It’s widely used in construction and, despite recent tariffs, the United States remains a major export market. — Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 The moratorium will affect future development, but will not have any impact on current data centers and those already in construction. — Natalie Brand, CBS News, 16 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 2026.

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