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something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts when it was brand-new, the Eiffel Tower was considered as ugly an erection as Europe had ever seen

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Recent Examples of erection The rap mogul would watch this all unfold and masturbate while barking orders, which frequently would lead the escorts to lose their erections, Ventura said from the stand. Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025 Bryan Johnson is dedicating his life (and $2M a year) to exploring anti-aging technologies and biohacking, which has branched into a focus on the longevity and size of his erections. People Staff, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025 With the ability to strengthen erections, heighten pleasure, and even add some vibration to the mix, these things work wonders both solo and as toys for couples. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2025 Bryan Johnson, the American tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist, known for his attempts to extend his life and try to live forever, has raised eyebrows online after sharing data about his son's erections. John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for erection
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Noun
  • Traditional data lakes can store raw data at scale but lack quality controls, while warehouses enforce structure but struggle with unstructured or fast changing data.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Leaders who can diagnose feedback loops, surface mental models and align vision with structure will turn collaboration from aspiration into execution.
    Thomas Lim, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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  • The fourth member of the Icon Class gang, a yet-to-be-named mega-ship which, like the others, will be more than 1,000 feet long and have a capacity of around 5,610 passengers, officially started construction on September 8.
    Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Domani Development built the new construction home designed in a mid-modern style by StudioHoff Architecture.
    Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025

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“Erection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erection. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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