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something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts when it was brand-new, the Eiffel Tower was considered as ugly an erection as Europe had ever seen

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Recent Examples of erection The motivation to try the latter is most common among men seeking longer-lasting erections, but women may also want to delay their climaxes too, as many experience hyper-sensitivity that makes stimulation uncomfortable to continue post-orgasm. Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024 Lelo’s vibrating ring offers myriad benefits: stronger erections, longer stamina, and a strong motor that makes things more enjoyable for everyone involved. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024 One major misconception is that erections can be like the TV show Cobra Kai—on demand and available at a moment’s notice. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 Take, for example, the pictures of men with full erections. Benjamin Moser, The New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for erection
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  • Each block is meant to accommodate a building with ground-floor storefronts topped by either residential units or office space and each with its own parking structure.
    Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
  • The pair helped form OpenAI as a research lab in 2015, but Musk later had a public break with the project and has consistently criticized its structure and close alliance with Microsoft.
    Kate Rooney,Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 29 May 2025
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  • The Context The Trump Organization is investing heavily in Middle Eastern construction over the next decade, with major construction projects in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
    Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
  • Located on the South Bank of the Oklahoma River, construction in the area began in 2018 and was specifically intended to be both walkable and bikeable.
    Anne Roderique-Jones, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025

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“Erection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erection. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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