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constructions

noun

plural of construction

as in structures

something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts the swing set turned out to be a more complicated construction than the "some assembly required" warning suggested

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a statement that makes something clear could you give us your construction of this passage in the Bible?

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Recent Examples of constructions At Kingpins Amsterdam last week, global mills presented Spring/Summer 2028 concepts that push denim beyond traditional indigo constructions. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

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For New Wave, Ropion and McCurtin looked to one of perfumery’s most enduring structures—the amber accord—and considered how to reinterpret it for today.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Rates and fee structures for checking and savings accounts are subject to change, and interest rates can rise or fall along with the federal funds rate.

— Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

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These symptoms can have harmless explanations, and Midnight Mimosa may operate without obvious warning signs.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
The students presented their research at a free public forum Wednesday night, where community members could hear their explanations and ask questions.

— James Taylor, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of explanations

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Rather than rehashing traditional compositions, the group recognizes these sorely untapped sounds as living and malleable, creating new interpretations that bring them to our times without losing an ounce of their essence and verve.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
The humble garment has made its way onto the runway, with designers at Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren and Paul Smith offering their own interpretations.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of interpretations

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IllustratorMagic then generates the story, illustrations, and page layout together while keeping characters consistent from page to page.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2026
In other words, the idea of turning roads into giant wireless chargers has been kicking around for years, and some projects are now producing encouraging results rather than just concept illustrations.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026

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