public works

Example Sentences

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For decades the continent minimized defense outlays, opting instead to fund lavish social-welfare programs and extensive public works.

From The Wall Street Journal

A spokesperson for the county’s public works department said she could not comment on the suit as it had not yet been served.

From Los Angeles Times

Permitting reform needed for energy and public works?

From The Wall Street Journal

"We ask everyone to plan ahead, stay safe and warm, and stay off the roads to help our public works and public safety efforts," Wu said.

From Barron's

That figure includes local-government spending on public works, which is weighed down by mountains of debt hidden off official balance sheets.

From The Wall Street Journal