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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Posey seemed to be building around team guys and the Giants have a good locker room vibe going.
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Keith Law, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Best Processors for ChromeOS laptops Photograph: Lenovo ChromeOS is built around Google's Chrome web browser and runs most software directly in the browser.
—Luke Larsen, Wired News, 15 June 2025
A lot of buzz has been built around the veteran Jalin Hyatt, as he's been dubbed a potential breakout candidate for the upcoming season.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
Advanced Digital Engine’ The Quad 3’s DAC stage is built around a high-specification DAC chip from the 32-bit Sabre series.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Keith Law, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Best Processors for ChromeOS laptops Photograph: Lenovo ChromeOS is built around Google's Chrome web browser and runs most software directly in the browser.
—Luke Larsen, Wired News, 15 June 2025
A lot of buzz has been built around the veteran Jalin Hyatt, as he's been dubbed a potential breakout candidate for the upcoming season.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
Advanced Digital Engine’ The Quad 3’s DAC stage is built around a high-specification DAC chip from the 32-bit Sabre series.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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“Build around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/build%20around. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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