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Recent Examples of reconstruction
With Lebanon’s economy in shambles and many foreign donors tying reconstruction to the internally contentious issue of Hezbollah’s disarmament, little progress is being made toward rebuilding homes and infrastructure.
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Justin Salhani, The Dial, 5 Mar. 2026
Others insist that war has never produced democracy and that the level of destruction in parts of Tehran could reach a point in which reconstruction becomes nearly impossible or extremely costly.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Christian activists played key roles in every part of postwar reconstruction.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
As Omar Idris, United’s vice president in charge of O’Hare, told us, there is no way to complete the airport reconstruction without some pain, but pain is not pleasant.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
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Justin Salhani, The Dial, 5 Mar. 2026
Others insist that war has never produced democracy and that the level of destruction in parts of Tehran could reach a point in which reconstruction becomes nearly impossible or extremely costly.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Christian activists played key roles in every part of postwar reconstruction.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
As Omar Idris, United’s vice president in charge of O’Hare, told us, there is no way to complete the airport reconstruction without some pain, but pain is not pleasant.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconstruction
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Structures that are coherent, commercially reasonable, and long-standing tend to withstand examination more effectively than last-minute revisions.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The team that puts together the film is almost working all the way up to the show because there are so many changes and revisions.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
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Our simulations showed how and why changing the electrode potential achieves hydrogen production on TiO2.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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The North in previous years has conducted numerous salvo launches of missiles or artillery while describing them as simulations of nuclear attacks against targets in South Korea.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Construction and remodeling have already begun, according to the release.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
March 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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Focusing on bathroom remodeling ideas is always a great way to kick off your project.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
9 Mar. 2026
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The show has drawn praise for its meticulous re-creation of ‘90s New York — and also scorn from members of the Kennedy family and mixed reactions from others who knew the couple.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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The tools for virtual-reality re-creation already exist, so the difficult part is getting the Titanic details right, DeWinkeleer says.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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The ice sheet that once covered the site never preserved remnants of the Last Glacial Period, indicating a complete retreat and reformation during past warmth.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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In fact, the parts tracking the rise, demise, and reformation of the influential alternate-rock band are the least interesting aspect of Pavements, because Perry (per the demands of the film’s structure) plays them straight.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2025
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For example, one recent night, the room between Cardboard Corner Café and TableTop was set up for Warhammer, where enthusiasts collect, build, and paint miniatures, and fight strategic tabletop battles.—
Debra Skodack,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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These miniature, self-sustaining ecosystems were on full display at the 2026 Flower Show.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
9 Mar. 2026
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Yet as public-sector budgets come under fiscal pressure the world over, festivals in any place of the world are seeking an industrial reconversion from one-off events to year-round hubs enrolling their brands – and Clermont Ferrand’s is very large – to amplify their value.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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Maenza and Haider met for the first time in person at a reception following an ecumenical prayer service lamenting the reconversion of the Hagia Sophia into a mosque.—
Kathryn Jean Lopez,
National Review,
19 July 2021
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The contract fight is taking shape amid a reworking of the CBS News brand under the leadership of editor-in-chief Barri Weiss, who arrived in October.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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With Matthew Stafford back in the fold for the 2026 season, the quarterback and his representatives have begun discussions with the Rams about a potential reworking of his contract, head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Reconstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconstruction. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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