Example Sentences

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But many science communicators who use the app fear that, in trying to fence out China, lawmakers will erect a barrier to scientific literacy at home.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 18, 2024

A specialist rigging team will erect the spruce in Trafalgar Square using a hydraulic crane.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2023

The owners sold the property to developers, who will erect a six-story building.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 27, 2021

Borrowing a trick from the NBA, organizers will erect large video screens showing a checkerboard of individual fans watching in real time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2021

By-and-by, we will erect something more permanent, and place a fence around, for 'tis holy ground, consecrated by tearful prayer and by the very fact that the remains of brave men mingle there.

From From Aldershot to Pretoria A Story of Christian Work among Our Troops in South Africa by Allen, R. W.