shov·el-ready
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Definition of shovel-ready
of a construction project or site
: ready for the start of work
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“Shovel-ready.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shovel-ready. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.
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