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for the public good

ADJECTIVE
pro bono
Synonyms


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The challenge is to strike the right balance—and to convince the public that the government is using its power wisely for the public good, not to favor select cronies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

In Qiu’s vision, the project reclaims dead space in the middle of bustling neighborhoods for the public good.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2025

Mr. Musk filed the suit against OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, on Friday, accusing them of breaching a contract by putting profits and commercial interests ahead of building A.I. for the public good.

From New York Times • Mar. 5, 2024

It is a question deserving earnest response from the FDA regarding the ethical application of science for the public good.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2024

Competition in undoubtedly best for the public good, but the business can be more advantageously conducted by a single company.

From Equatorial America Descriptive of a Visit to St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbadoes, and the Principal Capitals of South America by Ballou, Maturin Murray




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