under construction

idiom

: being built
The new school is now under construction.

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Satellite imagery of the Imam Ali Missile Base in Khorramabad, captured on January 5, shows that of the dozen structures destroyed by Israel, three have been rebuilt, one has been repaired while three others are currently under construction. Farida Elsebai, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026 The basilica will host centenary celebrations in June honoring the Catalan architect, with scaffolding removed from the tower and an interior still under construction. Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026 In 1988, controlling partners Jerry Reinsdorf and Eddie Einhorn got the state of Florida to approve $30 million in funding to get their domed stadium, which was already under construction, ready for the Sox to play in by 1989. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026 Knicks head coach Mike Brown has long maintained Towns’ role on offense is under construction along with the team’s new-look offense. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 2026.

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