erected
Americanadjective
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having been built.
We crossed the river on a newly erected bridge and soon arrived at the intersection of two major trails.
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having been raised or directed upward, or set in an upright or vertical position.
Simply attach the door hinges to the erected walls and install the door.
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Merlo’s ambitions and braggadocio didn’t have much of a shelf life: On Wednesday, the company announced it was deconstructing the edifice he had erected, by splitting into two companies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
How long ago was this ancient stone erected?
From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026
During the same period, satellite imagery shows ten tent-like structures were erected at the military section of Port-au-Prince's international airport.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
A security perimeter of metal fencing and barricades had been erected to try to keep those without a ticket out.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
In 1654 Walter Charleton called for ‘a Colossus of Gold’ to be erected in Galileo’s honour.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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