construct dam

Frequency: 7.05.2 per million words

to build a barrier across a river to hold back water

constructVERB + NOUN

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dam

Examples (10)

  • The government decided to construct a dam to prevent seasonal flooding.
  • Engineers are using advanced technology to construct the dam more efficiently.
  • It took over a decade to construct the massive dam that now provides electricity to the region.
  • They will construct a temporary dam while the main one is under repair.
  • Ancient civilizations knew how to construct simple dams for irrigation.
  • The project to construct the dam faced significant opposition from environmental groups.
  • A new dam is being constructed to create a larger reservoir for the city.
  • Before they could construct the dam, they had to divert the entire river.
  • The contract to construct the dam was awarded to an international engineering firm.
  • The environmental impact assessment must be approved before they can construct any dam.