under construction

idiom

: being built
The new school is now under construction.

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The Catalan giants have been playing at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on Montjuic for the past two seasons while the Camp Nou has been under construction. Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025 Nearby, the Mizner Grand Condominiums, the Alina Residences and The Mandarin Oriental hotel, which still is under construction, also boast high-end living and vacation. Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025 The Dutch brand currently has four projects over 80 meters (262 feet) under construction. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025 The latest update to the website about the permanent sound wall project shows on July 23 that the wall’s foundation was under construction. R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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