public works
plural noun
: works (such as schools, highways, docks) constructed for public use or enjoyment especially when financed and owned by the government
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The vast majority of Fort Worth residents are underserved in several key indices like housing, transportation and public works, parks, education and economic development.
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
That epic event, however, has obscured another enduring success of our greatest president — the first progressive income tax to help finance public works essential to a growing economy.
—Mark Green, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
Through exhibitions and large-scale public works, the Feldman Sisters continue to challenge traditional narratives, bringing a unique perspective to the global art conversation.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Officials in Brussels, Belgium, announced on April 9 that public works projects have led to the discovery of at least 30 skeletons in the heart of the city – and there may be more still to come.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
That epic event, however, has obscured another enduring success of our greatest president — the first progressive income tax to help finance public works essential to a growing economy.
—Mark Green, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
Through exhibitions and large-scale public works, the Feldman Sisters continue to challenge traditional narratives, bringing a unique perspective to the global art conversation.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Officials in Brussels, Belgium, announced on April 9 that public works projects have led to the discovery of at least 30 skeletons in the heart of the city – and there may be more still to come.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Public works.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20works. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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