for the public good

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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

Magnus Gallie, senior planner at Friends of the Earth, said "unlocking" the planning system "too much could undermine its overall purpose, which is to regulate land use for the public good while balancing competing priorities".

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2024

There are billionaires who are increasingly willing to share their wealth for the public good.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2024

I would like to see the millionaires unite and form a trust for the public good.

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany by Ingersoll, Robert Green