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as in to devise
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
he managed to construct a theory that fits all the facts
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as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
constructed a hydroelectric dam across the river
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Recent Examples of construct
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
How the system was built The enforcement environment IE now operates in was constructed in stages, each one rational in isolation, collectively producing outcomes that some creators and publishers argue have affected legitimate accounts.
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Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
Tham Thi Nguyen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
The final product that has emerged is not a tool, but a system that treats reputation as a dynamic and continuously evolving construct.
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Wyles Daniel
may 19,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Verb
The 10-foot lanes were standard in the 1930s when the bridge was originally constructed.
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Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
How the system was built The enforcement environment IE now operates in was constructed in stages, each one rational in isolation, collectively producing outcomes that some creators and publishers argue have affected legitimate accounts.
—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
Noun
Genre is a dynamic and semiotic construct through which form, content, and social context become organized and recognizable.
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Tham Thi Nguyen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
The final product that has emerged is not a tool, but a system that treats reputation as a dynamic and continuously evolving construct.
—
Wyles Daniel
may 19,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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One of the easiest ways for an AI maker to guide an LLM in mental health chats is to use a system-wide prompt devised by the AI maker.
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National momentum for school screen Time limits LAUSD’s action to devise new limits in April spurred interest in the issue across the nation, said Jodi Carreon, who co-runs the California chapter of the Distraction-Free Schools Policy Project, a leader in the movement.
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Antonio went on to build a blended family with Mekevia Hawkins, whose daughter, Diamond Spaulding, competed in track and field at Texas A&M University, according to her bio.
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The jurisdictional conundrum grew only worse as the VA issued 99-year leases to local developers to build those initial 1,200 units.
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The broad genre of pop also gives artists room to experiment, said O’Brien, adding that audiences these days are well aware of the concept of eras and understand artists will go through multiple ones throughout their careers.
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That was kind of the concept, is just to continue to add shooting.
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Simple, sleek, and sophisticated, this one-shoulder jumpsuit is the easiest way to concoct a chic yet comfortable outfit.
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In the one that opens the film, Forky (Tony Hale), the googly-eyed spork, marries a plastic knife called Karen Beverly (Melissa Villaseñor), a name so perfectly unmelodious that only a kid, or an adult exceptionally good at thinking like one, could have concocted it.
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Many of the drones can be assembled domestically, but Hezbollah is reliant on components from abroad.
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Schultz brings digitalism back to its dexterous roots, paying homage to the hands that assembled the virtual realm.
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The conception of the role, marked by a dim view of stardom’s suffocating alienation, was something Jolie clearly understood.
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His remit spans product conception, roadmap execution, and go to market alignment—delivering infrastructure that not only scales but also integrates advanced data management, cyber resilience, and hybrid cloud capabilities into a single, coherent platform.
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Folks around the sport weren’t tearing their hair out trying to invent the perfect system to crown a champion.
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Back in 1930, 1930, Pat invented the Philly steak sandwich, combining ribeye with onions on a flat top on an Italian roll.
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
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France has largely dominated, controlling 68% of possession and creating a whopping seven shots on goal.
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“Construct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construct. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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