build around
phrasal verb
built around; building around; builds around
: to develop or organize (something) by using (something, such as an idea) as its main or central part
We built our program around the idea that people need love and support.
Their lives are built around their children.
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While not autobiographical — among other things, Morgan is not divorced — Leanne is built around the same down-home persona honed by its lead actress over years in standup.
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
The 21-year-old Anthony has a .275 batting average and two home runs in 42 games as a rookie and would give the Twins a cornerstone player to build around.
—John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
And, while Enterprise and Discovery are both housed in large hangers reinforced to support their massive sizes, Atlantis and, eventually, Endeavour were wrapped in protective layers as the buildings designed for their exhibits were, or are, being built around them.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 July 2025
While James is still on the team, Doncic is clearly the player that the Lakers have chosen to build around.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
The 21-year-old Anthony has a .275 batting average and two home runs in 42 games as a rookie and would give the Twins a cornerstone player to build around.
—John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
And, while Enterprise and Discovery are both housed in large hangers reinforced to support their massive sizes, Atlantis and, eventually, Endeavour were wrapped in protective layers as the buildings designed for their exhibits were, or are, being built around them.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 July 2025
While James is still on the team, Doncic is clearly the player that the Lakers have chosen to build around.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
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“Build around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/build%20around. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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