facilities

plural of facility
as in institutions
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose the city is known for its outstanding medical facilities

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Recent Examples of facilities Last year the city approved Hackman Capital’s $1-billion plan to add 980,000 square feet of offices, sound stages, production facilities and retail space. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 Data center developments have stoked anger across the state in recent years as residents worry about resource consumption as well as noise and others issues related to having large-scale tech facilities near residential areas. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026 It’s been one week since Nolan Wells and his friends went on a Fourth of July trip to Horn Island – an uninhabited stretch of pristine wilderness off the Mississippi coast with no shelters, no facilities and no communications. Holly Yan, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, one of the Air Force’s primary aircraft sustainment facilities, will serve as the flagship site for the MARIA deployment. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 However, the study does not consider possible future facilities, such as a city hall, since the results can’t be based on hypothetical scenarios to be determined by a future deciding body. Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 The residence, believed to overlook the Mediterranean, served as his primary home for roughly 15 years and offered easy access to the Monte-Carlo Country Club, one of Europe’s premier tennis facilities. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 July 2026 Those funds are earmarked for upgrades at other facilities, some that haven’t been upgraded in 20 years. Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026 Since then, Nissan has announced plans to close its plant in Kanagawa, Japan—which has been in operation since 1961—and sold off facilities in South Africa and Mexico. Andrew Staples, Fortune, 3 July 2026
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Noun
  • This swept away Iran’s monarchy and birthed a state that is part theocracy, part republic, with a handful of semi-democratic institutions swaddled by a system that is ultimately clerical.
    Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Many of the same institutions and organizations that offer classes are also looking for teachers.
    Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • High-rise buildings housing hundreds of apartments pancaked in the earthquakes, reviving questions about substandard construction.
    Fernanda Pesce, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Lower values for office buildings, hotels, and retail centers has become a key factor in the faltering pace of assessment valuations.
    George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • Opponents of these warehouse-like complexes, which are filled with energy-hungry computer servers, are racking wins.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 6 July 2026
  • Unlike traditional apartment complexes, every residence at Estia Roseville is a single-level home with its own private entrance.
    Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Founded in 2021, Helical Fusion aims to commercialize fusion research conducted at the National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS), one of Japan’s leading public research institutes.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Beijing widens Japan export curbs, targeting drone makers, nuclear firms and defense institutes.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • This is followed by a lively night of food and drink at some of the area’s most authentic establishments.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
  • Wealthier establishments along the banks offered restaurants, cafés and swimming lessons.
    Camille Knight, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • The company says this improves safety for residential installations while providing a competitive alternative to today’s lithium-ion systems.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
  • The park also includes a boat launch, picnic tables, charcoal grills, a sand volleyball court, cricket and football fields, a playground, fishing access, art installations and bike racks.
    Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026

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