Definition of infrastructurenext
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the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form a bold plan to deal a crippling blow to the infrastructure of international terrorism

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Recent Examples of infrastructure New Orleans makes sense for disabled people, beyond just the infrastructure. Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026 Beyond transportation and infrastructure, the researchers also explored energy applications. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026 Seagate Technology — The storage infrastructure stock soared 19% after posting strong fiscal second-quarter results. Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026 In the past five years, the company has invested $13.5 billion in infrastructure and research and development. Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for infrastructure
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  • When adults normalize reflective conversation alongside predictable routines, boys build internal structure more readily, and with far less conflict.
    Dr. Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Mountain View Fire Rescue Mountain View Fire Rescue says firefighters were called to the house on Daily Drive Saturday night after a warming system for an avocado tree caught fire just outside the building and the flames spread to the structure.
    Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
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  • Meanwhile, history buffs will love exploring the island’s capital via colorful Spanish-colonial architecture and imposing, ancient fortresses like La Fortaleza and El Morro.
    Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The city’s annual Pilgrimage drew in millions of visitors and garnered recognition from the world’s leading travel publications; but home tours often focused on architecture while excluding uncomfortable parts of the past.
    Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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  • When Governance Stalls, Corporate Duty Does Not Disappear Human rights frameworks were built for a reason.
    Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
  • In this framework, child care costs are treated much like other employee benefits like a flexible spending account or health care.
    P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026

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“Infrastructure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infrastructure. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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