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 The result, Kahn says, is that parts of Earth’s orbital environment are rife with hazardous objects that can collide with vital space infrastructure. Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2025 And in September, the company announced an expansion of its global infrastructure with new manufacturing partners in Colombia, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico and Turkey. Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 7 Nov. 2025 Public support for the project includes $20 million from the state and $5 million from the city for infrastructure improvements, like roads, sidewalks and utilities, and about $15 million in tax breaks. Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025 The war has devastated parts of Ukraine’s medical infrastructure. Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for infrastructure
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  • Their streamlined structure transitions effortlessly from day excursions to evening dinners, keeping packing minimal and chic.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Samsung addressed these issues early in development by redesigning the sensor structure.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
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  • However, until the new platform is fully fielded, the E-6B Mercury will remain a central linchpin of America’s airborne command and control architecture.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Nestled in the tiny eastern Connecticut town, the century-old building that once housed Burdick’s General Store appears to be an ordinary, benign example of historic New England architecture.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
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  • Dual‑level engineering of metal–organic framework Taking on this challenge, the team showcased dual‑level engineering of metal–organic framework (MOF)‑derived hierarchical porous carbon nanofibers for high‑performance lithium–sulfur batteries.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Privacy and civil liberties advocates also warn these surveillance tools represent a grave threat and say there is not a sufficient regulatory framework in place or oversight to ensure federal agents are using new technologies in a way that protects privacy and constitutional rights.
    Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 8 Nov. 2025

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“Infrastructure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infrastructure. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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