build around
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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Each one is built around the five-question framework from the first article and structured to surface the information most relevant to your situation rather than a generic overview.
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Eve Cunningham, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The Spurs aren't going anywhere with a roster built around young stars Wembanyama, Harper and Castle.
—Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The waterproof formula is built around licorice root extract, a natural brightener and color corrector that works directly on dark spots and discoloration to help even tone over time.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Institutional perks American institutions are built around transparency, public oversight and decentralized authority, all of which help to expose inefficiencies and promote improvements.
—Wei Zhang, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
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Eve Cunningham, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The Spurs aren't going anywhere with a roster built around young stars Wembanyama, Harper and Castle.
—Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The waterproof formula is built around licorice root extract, a natural brightener and color corrector that works directly on dark spots and discoloration to help even tone over time.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Institutional perks American institutions are built around transparency, public oversight and decentralized authority, all of which help to expose inefficiencies and promote improvements.
—Wei Zhang, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
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“Build around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/build%20around. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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