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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Kevin Rohani, public works director and city engineer, said initial plans called for a more traditional park with playgrounds and sports fields, but other components were later added to take advantage of the park’s location near water.
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Judith Prieve, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024
City public works officials downplayed any concerns.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
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Judith Prieve, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024
City public works officials downplayed any concerns.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for public works
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“Public works.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20works. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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