under construction

idiom

: being built
The new school is now under construction.

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Back in October, the city’s community development corporation allocated $500,000 to help attract customers downtown, even while the streets were under construction. Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026 Their main house has been completed once again, while Goldsmith’s backyard music studio and an additional guesthouse are still under construction. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026 The teams will use separate stadiums under construction nearby on the city's North Shore. Mike Darnay, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026 Though the coaster is still under construction, a crane recently put the last piece of the steel loop in place. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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