How to Use build in a Sentence

build

1 of 2 verb
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  • A family of birds has built a nest on our roof.
  • The planes were built in Germany.
  • She started building a fire in the fireplace.
  • He built a model airplane from a kit.
  • At college, you'll build friendships that will last a lifetime.
  • You will need permission to build on your property.
  • They are building a legal case against the tobacco industry.
  • The organization helps build houses for poor families.
  • The bridge was built in the 1890s.
  • The money is a fraction of the total cost to build the routes.
    — Adam Beam, Fortune, 6 Dec. 2023
  • The disorder at the border forced Biden to build a wall?
    — Fox News Staff, Fox News, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Keep stash of leftover bacon grease in a jar in the fridge to quickly build big flavor.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
  • This two-bedroom stone dwelling was built over the River Ardle in 1881.
    — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Slayton is expecting the Giants to build on that in 2023.
    — Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 9 Sep. 2023
  • The Dodgers have won 12 of 13 games this month to build a commanding lead in their division.
    — Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2023
  • But after the loss to Mexico, the whispers built into a shout.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Currently, the parks are permitted to build one structure at a height of up to 250 feet.
    — Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024
  • Officials plan to build a roughly 475-foot steel truss bridge to span the landslide.
    — Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News, 6 June 2023
  • The monument to grief on the National Mall was never built to last.
    — Jenna Portnoy, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024
  • Texas gained more residents and built more homes than any state in recent years.
    — Dylan Baddour, WIRED, 27 Jan. 2024
  • So 13 million of that money will go to improve Gordon Park and build a 2.7 mile trail from downtown to the.
    — Laura Johnston, cleveland, 12 July 2023
  • What’s more, Shaw builds each lure to handle punishment from the largest predators.
    — Mark Modoski, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Knowing how to build a shelter is one of the most important survival skills.
    — Keith McCafferty, Field & Stream, 29 June 2023
  • Only 36 examples of the curvy sports car were built, almost all of which were at some time raced, wrecked, and repaired.
    — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 22 July 2023
  • In 2010, the school built a Traveler statue across from the famous Tommy Trojan in the heart of campus.
    — Erick Smith, USA TODAY, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Instead, the campers build solar ovens out of cardboard boxes and aluminum foil.
    — Peter Weber, The Week, 22 July 2023
  • But over time, the two had built a trusting relationship.
    — Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News, 22 July 2023
  • It’s built to handle spills, splashes, and whatever the great outdoors throws at it.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Unit 3 and its twin, Unit 4, are the first new commercial nuclear reactors built from scratch in the U.S. in more than three decades.
    — Drew Kann, ajc, 16 June 2023
  • Hiding in plain sight, some say, are the ghosts of Dr. John Johnson and his wife, Sarah, who had the castle built for $1.3 million but only stayed a short time.
    — Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Aug. 2023
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build

2 of 2 noun
  • He is strong and muscular in build.
  • This build needs the egg to keep the sweetness manageable.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2023
  • The build started and finished this year, which is no mean feat.
    — Becky Lucas, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Slight of build, with short cropped hair, Flores darted back and forth at the front of a stage.
    — José De Córdoba, WSJ, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Keep in mind that a unit's square footage isn't the only amount of space your build will require.
    — Laura Kristine Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2023
  • It’s got a smooth leather upper, retro rubber gum, and a slim build.
    — Men's Health, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Only 29 boats have emerged from the yard—a hallmark of its select build ethos.
    — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2024
  • Nor were they prepared for the heights of the world’s newest builds: 60% of the tallest towers were completed in the past 13 years.
    — Stephanie Cain, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2024
  • The Hotchkis sport suspension is the really tasty part of this build.
    — Brendan McAleer, Car and Driver, 29 May 2023
  • He is described as a Latino man in his 20s, with a medium build.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2023
  • The yard has been working overtime on both new builds and refits.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2023
  • The build quality extends to the keyboard and touchpad as well.
    — PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
  • The second man was described as about 18 years old with a medium build and curly blonde hair.
    — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2023
  • But for new builds, the vacancy rate was just 1.4 percent.
    — Eshe Nelson, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Most jackets on the market are far too long and slim to be flattering on my build...
    — Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 24 Dec. 2023
  • Its slim build slides easily under the bed to keep your supply out of sight.
    — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2023
  • In the prior week, a 97 bcf build was much higher than expected.
    — WSJ, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The build quality of the camp chef is great, but it’s built more like a backyard grill than a heavy duty smoker.
    — Cosmo Genova, Field & Stream, 11 May 2023
  • The build process is also faster and less complex than that of a fully custom cruiser.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024
  • French liqueur made from the small tart cassis berries, and which gives depth and acidity as well as tart contrast to the pineapple juice in the build.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 29 July 2023
  • Jag was sold by Moran Yacht & Ship in 2019, which has also been overseeing the build on behalf of the owner.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2023
  • And the Apple 8 can take a beating, thanks to a thick front crystal and a water-resistant build.
    — Men's Health, 29 July 2023
  • Berger was not able to make it into the chamber with the carvings, a task left to his colleagues with smaller builds.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 5 June 2023
  • Our testers would’ve preferred a sturdier build to prevent any mishaps.
    — Samantha McIntyre, Parents, 9 Mar. 2024
  • The build quality of the sandals feels like a sustainable design that won’t fall apart over time.
    — Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2023
  • This could be partly true, as the vote followed new construction builds.
    — Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Slight of build, one of Knapp’s jobs was as an unlikely nightclub bouncer.
    — Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2024
  • That’s when No Doubt co-founder and co-vocalist John Spence, who was about 5’8 with a thin build, sprang into action against the group of tough guys.
    — Stephanie Mendez, SPIN, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Amazon We might not have been impressed by this tablet, but this is still a great deal, and the build quality is Amazon's best yet.
    — Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 12 July 2023
  • With any size custom pool, there’s an extensive build process.
    — Gina Mayfield, Dallas News, 15 June 2023

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