erect
adjective
upright in position or posture.
erecting
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present participleof erect.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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He said his dad had moved the lorry closer to where contractors were erecting a shed to tip the load when the grab arm hit the power line.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
In 2021, Tennessee lawmakers proposed erecting a statue of Parton on the grounds of the state Capitol.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2026
Advocacy groups and experts say that by erecting turbines without a permit or any public consultation, SpaceXAI has disregarded existing legislation such as the Clean Air Act.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Moving from a free neighborhood high school team to an academy can be expensive, erecting a “pay-to-play” barrier that often restricts those programs to wealthier families.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
After De Soto’s army left the Caddo stopped erecting community centers and began digging community cemeteries.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
