under construction

phrase

: being built
The new school is now under construction.

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The initial phase of the project, which consists of a series of passive walking trails, picnic areas and an outdoor classroom, is already under construction and is expected to open early next year. John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026 The coaster, still under construction, was dubbed Project Purple, in a nod to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer. Michael L. Diamond, USA Today, 28 July 2026 The 1,700-foot tunnel project is under construction now and is scheduled to be finished in November. Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 Elissa went on to head the studio following Alvar’s own death in 1976, completing several projects that were still under construction at the time. News Desk, Artforum, 28 July 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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