in construction

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: having a job that involves building things
"What do you do for a living?" "I'm in construction."

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Government data showed a decline in the country's manufacturing sector, although this was offset by an expansion in construction. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 Her partner, Peter Molinari, had a background in construction and affordable housing and had recently started a company working in toxic-waste remediation. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026 However, sharply rising diesel prices hit far more acutely and quickly in industries such as mining, quarrying and cement mixing, as well as other materials that are key in construction. — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 The biggest gains were in health care, adding 17,000 jobs, while there was a slight growth in construction and manufacturing jobs. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in construction

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“In construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20construction. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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