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Build around

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Central FocusPlay
Remember that 'build around' means the main element guides the entire creation process. SlideThe tour was built around historical landmarks.
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Starting PointPlay
The core idea or object acts as a starting point from which everything else develops. SlideThe novel's plot was built around a mysterious character.
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Not LiteralPlay
In creative contexts, 'build around' can be figurative, not involving physical construction. SlideHis speech was built around the theme of resilience.
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