Examples of public works in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The original plaintiffs argued that aggressive health restrictions from the administration constituted a regulatory taking much like the taking of land for public works projects. — From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 9 June 2021 The visit comes as President Joe Biden proposes a national, $1.7 trillion infrastructure package, while Republican senators want a more narrow investment in roads, highways and other traditional public works projects. — Adrian Sainz, Star Tribune, 3 June 2021 Figueroa had accused his government of corruption in public works projects. — Author: Mary Beth Sheridan, Anchorage Daily News, 3 June 2021 Dave Cohen, the public works director, said in the statement that Wellesley water is safe to drink and use. — BostonGlobe.com, 1 June 2021 Yet only $257 billion of that offer would go toward funding new public works projects, as the rest was already budgeted in baseline transportation spending. — Jeffrey Sachs, CNN, 1 June 2021 Vera hopes the public works appeal board rejects the nada in relocation fees that the city of Los Angeles will argue La Gloria merits. — Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2021 On planting day, public works employees haul the flowers and foliage on a flatbed truck around as the gardeners move from spot to spot. — Kimberly Fornek, chicagotribune.com, 27 May 2021 Republicans want to limit any infrastructure deal to traditional public works projects like roads, bridges and public transportation, while Mr. Biden has pitched a far more ambitious plan to include expansions of the social safety net. — Emily Cochrane, New York Times, 27 May 2021

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