Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jerry-building
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Inside the bathroom on the 26th floor of a Manhattan federal courthouse, Lindsey Acree was throwing up into a gold trash can.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026 -
Burd, who hates pickles, was hesitant to eat it and felt like throwing up.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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In regard to the long view of the playoff race, that dichotomy of options could mean the Heat competing with a likely still-rebuilding Grizzlies roster, or potentially contending with Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, who will be 27 at the time of potential 2028-29 expansion.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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But rebuilding again will be a challenge, Griffin acknowledged.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, reaching the final stages of net-zero action will require electrification across more of the manufacturing floor and systems, which will necessitate investment in retrofitting or acquiring new machines.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Mar. 2026
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But retrofitting these systems across large existing fleets remains slow and expensive.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
12 Mar. 2026
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By combining range, connectivity, and strike power, the new FPV drone could reshape how small teams operate in contested environments.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Currently, after a settlement courts may move forward with a merger by combining assets before courts finish reviewing a settlement.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Gary Knight, a spokesman for the Oklahoma City Police Department, said investigators focus first on reconstructing what happened at the scene, gathering physical evidence, body-camera footage and witness statements.—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
5 Mar. 2026
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That was when Jones began reconstructing his swing in a way that attempted to resemble Ohtani’s, especially in the lower half.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Getting modelling right under these conditions is essential to designing the engine for ignition timing, flame stability, and ultimately thrust output.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Suzanne continued designing under her own name, working both on interiors and products for brands including the Lacquer Company and the Mosaic Factory.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2026
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Last week, the council voted to direct the city manager to study moving emergency operations, dispatch and the service call center out of City Hall while devising funding plans for repairing the building, staying there and relocating.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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While Green gave him instant advice, Kerr was devising ways to get Porzingis involved.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Jerry-building.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jerry-building. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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