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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Voskanyan had studied in Armenia to be a dentist and later worked a variety of jobs in America including in construction and jewelry and as a dental technician. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Parking may be restricted in construction areas, and the city urged residents to travel with caution and allow extra driving time. Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Business owners impacted by the shift in construction are still eligible to apply for the grant to prepare for the upcoming construction impacts, Van Galen said. Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2026 That is equal to the daily wage of most casual laborers in construction or agriculture in a country where unemployment is widespread. ABC News, 9 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 18 Sep. 2026.

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