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builds on sand

builds on sand is the third-person singular simple present indicative of build on sand.

Meaning of build on sand

Verb

build on sand (third-person singular simple present builds on sand, present participle building on sand, simple past and past participle built on sand)

  1. (idiomatic) To put something in an unstable position by failing to give it a secure foundation.
    • Loveless marriages often end in divorce because they are built on sand.

Questions about builds on sand

What is builds on sand the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Builds on sand is the third-person singular simple present indicative of build on sand.

Words near builds on sand in the dictionary

  1. builds character
  2. builds down
  3. builds in
  4. builds into
  5. builds on
  6. builds on sand
  7. builds out
  8. builds the plane while flying it
  9. builds up
  10. builds upon
  11. buildup

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