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erection

noun

i-ˈrek-shən

Definition of erection

as in structure

something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts when it was brand-new, the Eiffel Tower was considered as ugly an erection as Europe had ever seen

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Now, in this new study, the international team examined the curious fossil under cross-polarized light, allowing more of its structure to be visible.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Ukrainian Drones Are Pushing Back Russian Artillery Russian force structure has historically reflected this emphasis on firepower.

— Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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In an unsigned opinion, a majority of the justices said the administration is likely to win its argument that the group suing to stop construction cannot show its been sufficiently harmed.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
The contract between Google and Entergy stipulates that Google's payments for Cypress Solar will not be treated as a contribution in aid of construction, but as another form of payment to be spread out over time.

— Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026

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