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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 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 These early folk vampires, when they were disinterred, sometimes had erections. Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024 The motivation to try the latter is most common among men seeking longer-lasting erections, but women may also want to delay their climaxes too, as many experience hyper-sensitivity that makes stimulation uncomfortable to continue post-orgasm. Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for erection
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  • Recruitment: Writing job descriptions can be an arduous task, but by creating a first draft with AI, HR leaders can focus on more strategic tasks, such as maximizing the company’s organizational structure to best support teams.
    Julie Hoagland, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • This is a time to let go of outdated beliefs or structures that are no longer serving your higher purpose.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
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  • This trend complicates efforts to address the country's housing shortage, with Turner & Townsend forecasting construction inflation to remain above target into 2026.
    Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
  • Legends has worked with SDSU as well, partnering with JMI Sports to help oversee design construction, naming rights, premium seating and founding partners at Snapdragon Stadium.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025

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“Erection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erection. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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