under construction

idiom

: being built
The new school is now under construction.

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The move follows the imposition of new layers of bureaucratic scrutiny on wind farm permits, and the withdrawal of permits for at least one major offshore wind farm already under construction. Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2025 The state’s execution chamber at the prison complex south of Boise is under construction to accommodate shooting condemned prisoners to death by next summer. Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2025 The space still appears to be under construction, as wires can be seen sticking out of the walls and ceilings, while wooden boards cover the floors. Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025 General Atomics revealed that the Central Solenoid will power fusion reactions at ITER, an international fusion science facility now under construction in southern France. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 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 6 Sep. 2025.

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