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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Leonardo Garcia Venegas was detained twice in construction site sweeps.
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Ely Brown, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025
In August, job openings plummeted by 115,000 positions to 188,000 in construction, which logged its second-largest monthly decrease of openings on record.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Using the ancient Chinese technique of Sǔn Mǎo in construction, wooden displays were made without hardware or glue.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Tips for driving safely in work zones Caltrans provided some helpful tips for driving safely in construction zones and avoiding high fine tickets.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Ely Brown, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025
In August, job openings plummeted by 115,000 positions to 188,000 in construction, which logged its second-largest monthly decrease of openings on record.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Using the ancient Chinese technique of Sǔn Mǎo in construction, wooden displays were made without hardware or glue.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Tips for driving safely in work zones Caltrans provided some helpful tips for driving safely in construction zones and avoiding high fine tickets.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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 9 Oct. 2025.
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