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construction - use in sentences

Preposition: of

  • dam: Water for the scheme is stored in Loch Uisge, which was raised by 3 meters by the construction of a new dam.
  • identity: We look at talk and the construction of identity, communication and power, conflict and disputes, small talk and gossip.
  • pipeline: As you know, the United States supports the construction of pipelines that will bring the Caspian's energy resources to Western markets.
  • masculinity: Consider the construction of masculinity in one or more of the films studied on the unit.
  • bridge: For information on the construction of a bridge over the highway click here.

Converse of object

  • oversee: The next major priority was to appoint an engineer to oversee this construction.
  • begin: It was John Holland's son, Thomas, who began the construction of what would become the present house.

Adjective modifier

  • lightweight: He insisted on an axle weight limit of five tons to allow lightweight construction of trackwork.
  • sturdy: An impressive size and sturdy construction, using steel poles means it doesn't move in higher winds.
  • grammatical: The grammatical construction is supported by the fact that " joy " is connected to " heavenly bliss " .
  • discursive: His research focuses on the nature and causes of political violence, and in particular, the discursive construction of war and counter-terrorism.
  • sustainable: New Buildings ( should be of ) sustainable construction.
  • robust: It didn't seem to be of specially robust construction but survived it all somehow.

Modifies a noun

  • industry: Every year defects in the UK construction industry cost at least £ 1 billion to repair or rebuild.
  • phase: You can remain in your existing home during the construction phase.
  • worker: He is a construction worker who chose to take a contract in Iraq.
  • contract: You are supposed to include all the new rules in your construction contract.
  • kit: Whenever I get a ( well deserved ) break from drumming, there's nothing I enjoy more than to build Airfix construction kits.

Noun used with modifier

  • steel: The budget cabinet is a sturdy all steel construction to give maximum capacity of filing drawings.
  • aluminum: The buttons and data knobs are recessed and reinforced by double aluminum construction.

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