under construction

idiom

: being built
The new school is now under construction.

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Meanwhile, at least seven piers on the other side of the base are under construction, according to AllSource Analysis. Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025 About $500 million in housing is under construction, both on and off campus. Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2025 Two residential halls are under construction to support student growth, along with other projects, including modern buildings for its business school and arts education programs, as well as a new student center complex set to break ground in May. Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025 The beloved community pool was demolished last year to make way for the Farmer Music Center, which is now under construction next to Riverbend Music Center. Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for under construction

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“Under construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20construction. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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