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were building
  • past progressive of build.

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“Earlier this year, investors worried hyperscalers were building too much AI infrastructure, too quickly, with capex rising sharply and the revenue flywheel still unclear.”

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

“They are moving into a bigger house,” one person said, as another chimed in: “I thought they were building a house that’s why their house is for sale.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

“Together, they were building a future and excited to welcome their baby boy into this world,” a relative wrote in a GoFundMe post.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

They look at home on the main stage and Slegers could not hide her smile when asked if Arsenal were building more history.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

It was temporary housing because they were building a new dormitory.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola