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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
  • Real Madrid are stepping up plans towards a radical change in their ownership structure — one that would allow external investors to purchase stakes in the club for the very first time.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • That all larger structures and processes that occur between those structures, including all chemical reactions, don’t require anything more than those fundamental laws and constituents.
    Big Think, Big Think, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Wall construction has started, beginning at the exit 36 bridge.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The co-axial construction means the hands literally pass beneath the tourbillon cage, creating another cool effect on the wrist.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025

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“Erection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erection. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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