build around

phrasal 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.

Examples of build around in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The brand is also built around garments designed for a range of uses. —

Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024 The private game and software developer filed lawsuits against the tech giants, arguing that their app stores were built around monopolistic policies. —

Varsha Bansal, TIME, 30 May 2024 While Purdy’s next contract won’t start until the 2026 season, the roster is already being built around him and what could be a $50 million-a-year contract. —

Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 30 May 2024 The practice has also been employed in Asia since at least the sixth century A.D., when nomadic Buddhists are said to have brought the concept of onsen (inns and bathhouses built around natural geothermal pools) to Japan from the Korean Peninsula. —

Gisela Williams, New York Times, 28 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for build around

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