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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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Across bat species, 9 percent are known so far to have odor-producing glands and other structures, but research on this is sparse, according to a 2021 paper in Mammal Review co-authored by Page.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026
By recreating this function in artificial structures, the team aims to separate lithium without relying on conventional extraction methods that can consume substantial energy and produce chemical waste.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026

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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

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THR‘s other noms span the breadth of categories from cover art to photos to investigative stories to illustrations.

— Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026
IllustratorMagic generates the text, illustrations, and page layouts, producing a complete book rather than separate images that require manual assembly.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2026

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