public works

Example Sentences

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"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 • Feb. 22, 2026

On Sunday, county public works crews constructed a temporary bridge essentially out of dirt, according to Capt. Shawn Millerick, a spokesperson for the San Bernardino County Fire Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

This could reduce its ability to finance more low-income housing and other public works, though elected leaders would likely respond by raising taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

When public works want something, they schedule another hearing.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 25, 2025

Cities differ from villages in their monumental public works, palaces of rulers, accumulation of capital from tribute or taxes, and concentration of people other than food producers.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond