Risk is one of the most consequential currencies in geopolitics, and Washington has spent years constructing an elaborate risk architecture around China.
—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
Bonds are used to fund brick-and-mortar projects, which include constructing, equipping, maintaining and furnishing district facilities.
—
Kendrick Calfee
February 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
The show requires extensive script changes and dress rehearsals ahead of the taping in the evening, and contestants are building out their acts throughout the week.
—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
What is the process for designing and building a hotel lobby?
One of the most significant differences between the version shared on Cadillac’s social media channels and the television advertisement was the inclusion of more behind-the-scenes footage of what goes into assembling the car, from design to assembly.
—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
The city is assembling a new contractor team to ensure cost efficiency and accountability for this important project.
—
Kara King,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
Filing of the ethics complaint against Tom Delay, forming the Port Security Caucus, campaigning to expand light rail in Houston, chairing Clean Energy Fund Texas at its inception, and passing major ethics reforms while chairing the City Council Ethics Committee.
—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
One of the biggest political question for Spain is whether far-right Vox would end up forming part of a coalition governments on federal, regional or municipal levels.
In Japan, tourists flocking to a small town at the base of Mount Fuji to re-create a viral photo caused so many issues that the local government temporarily resorted to erecting a black fabric barrier to block the famous view.
—
Trista Kurniawan,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
High up in his yard, King returned fire by erecting stadium lights that flooded the man’s house with bright beams.
To speed up the shift, Musk said last month Tesla is ending production of two car models at its California factory to make room for manufacturing its Optimus humanoid robots.
—
Reuters,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
If growth accelerates as Slok anticipates—driven by data center construction, a manufacturing renaissance, and fiscal stimulus—inflationary pressures could force the central bank to tighten monetary policy rather than loosen it.
Lawrence has had this effect lately, fashioning signature mid-career roles for the likes of Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso), Jason Segel (Shrinking) and Vince Vaughn (Bad Monkey).
—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
Keïta and his studio fostered the embellishment of style and persona, the pleasure and play of fashioning a look and of desiring to be looked at.
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.