Examples of builder in a Sentence
The architect discussed her plans with the builder and the contractor.
We will have to get the builders to repair the wall.
The army is said to be a character builder.
The experience was a real confidence builder.
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Rude forecasts that builders will start construction on fewer homes this year than last.
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Shonda Novak, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The compiler once opened programming to a new class of builders.
—Richie Etwaru, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Last month builders were requesting fewer permits, starting fewer homes and completing fewer housing units compared to a year earlier, according to Census Bureau data.
—Obed Manuel, NPR, 24 July 2025
The builder is not allowed to proceed until each inspection has been completed and approved, Collins said.
—Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2025
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Shonda Novak, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The compiler once opened programming to a new class of builders.
—Richie Etwaru, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Last month builders were requesting fewer permits, starting fewer homes and completing fewer housing units compared to a year earlier, according to Census Bureau data.
—Obed Manuel, NPR, 24 July 2025
The builder is not allowed to proceed until each inspection has been completed and approved, Collins said.
—Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2025
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“Builder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/builder. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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builder
noun
build·er
ˈbil-dər 
: one that builds
especially
: a person whose business is the construction of buildings
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