under construction

phrase

: being built
The new school is now under construction.

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Some of those amenities remain under construction, according to Underline officials, who say the park will reach its finished form in early 2027. — Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026 The property manager said a new restaurant was under construction on the first floor, and the residential units on the upper floors were vacant. — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026 But here again, that’s the cost of the spiffy new airport under construction. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026 Another 11 projects are under review and one is under construction. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for under construction

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“Under construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20construction. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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